I think Romeo and Juliet is uplifting. That's how much a son wishes to avenge his father. That is how much two young people can love each other.
I have never felt bereft of anything.
I try and reduce myself to an almost blank slate and hope to God that I am creative.
One of the greatest things drama can do, at it's best, is to redefine the words we use every day such as love, home, family, loyalty and envy. Tragedy need not be a downer.
With narration, you have to be very accurate with your voice. It's a good exercise to do.
All the great writers root their characters in true human behaviour.
There is so much to do on a film set. It is an extraordinarily invigorating and wonderful place to be, when things are running well.
In England, it's now Sir Ben. Mister has just disappeared. It's not even on my passport anymore. They've taken Mister away from me.
John Lennon and Ringo Starr liked my songs. I used to write songs and they heard me sing songs on stage in London.
