Once in a while it's good to challenge yourself in a way that's really daunting.

My mum always told me I was precious, while my dad always told me I was worthless. I think that's a good grounding for a balanced life.

Performing a one-man Macbeth feels like the greatest challenge.

You do get really exhausted doing films. You work such long hours, and after a while, things can get out of perspective, just like if anyone's tired, things get on top of them.

I think directing in a team is a really good idea because it stops the cult of the director as God straight away, and also you're discussing things on set so it opens it out to everyone and it becomes a totally collaborative thing. And you have someone who supports you when you're feeling a bit insecure.

I like the tragedies way more than the comedies because they're so universal.