My great-grandfather was prime minister of Canada, and I had a very Edwardian upbringing. It was a beautiful, romantic way of growing up, until the family lost its money. And I decided to be bad and rough and find the streets rather than the gates.
The part of Mike Wallace drew me to the movie because I thought, what an outrageous part to play.
I hate turbulence in life, but also on planes.
In Stratford you either turn into an alcoholic or you better write.
Simon Pegg is terribly talented, very funny, such a delicious sense of humour.
I admire Ridley Scott, and I'm thrilled to be making a movie for him.