It's important, that spirit of youth, and when you're 16 that can get you kickstarted.

I remember in Shallow Grave I remember a few times when we'd only have to do one take. But when you did have to do more than one, you'd build on the one you'd done.

I don't pay much attention to career or what other people think. I've always been quite arrogant.

I don't do things lightly; I don't take a job then just phone it in - I've never done that.

There's something really wonderful about a party where you help yourself. Of course, first you get what you really want. But 'family style' service also really encourages people to connect with one another.

Ours was a very progressive Protestant family, but my parents were God-loving rather than God-fearing. We went to church, and I still go with my mum and dad when I return home - it's a family thing. I played flute in my dad's marching band, but I had an integrated upbringing. We had a lot of Catholic friends.

My father had a dairy farm. He employed three black families and one white family, and I used to play with black children.

You think you know what love is - until you have a child and discover that unconditional mother love.