I was not a studious kid, and I struggled to find things that would command my attention and engage my ideas and energies.
If someone can watch an entire season of a TV series in one day, doesn't that show an incredible attention span?
Whether it's 'Veep' or 'Homeland' or 'The West Wing' - which is a more idealised version of democracy - people are fascinated by politics.
I don't play villainy. I wouldn't even know how to play it.
No matter how good you might be in a movie, you'll never be any better. But in a play, I can be better next Tuesday. That's the thrill of it.
The only real experiences I've had with therapists were the ones who were working with me and my family when my mother was ill.
