I've always wanted to do it.

I've tried to introduce some new vocal techniques, because I want the audience to be able to hear and understand everything. We've also worked on movement, so that actors have a different presence (onstage).

I think the issues the play explores are still relevant. One of the things that came up during discussion and research (with the cast and crew) is that there are similarities between Louis XIV and President Bush, particularly as they relate to the absolute power of government in all aspects of life.

We had no option. We were up against the proverbial brick wall.

Tom Ford once told me that he found French women sexier than American ones. He said, 'Americans are too clean...' I took no offense.

John was so wonderful in the episodes that the best homage we could make to his contribution to the show was to let people see the last days of his work.