Kenneth Branagh

"There are some amazing stories from all over this country, where people's work and contribution has been acknowledged. To be part of that is an absolutely fantastic feeling."

"One of the things that makes Hamlet unique among Shakespeare's characters is his courage to face up to the darker elements of his personality."

"Music and language are a vital element. We, as actors and directors, offer it to people who want to experience it. Sometimes the actual meaning is less important than the words themselves."

"Friendship is one of the most tangible things in a world which offers fewer and fewer supports."

"My definition of success is control."