Miranda Richardson

"For years, I never knowingly went on a holiday. When I travelled, it was for work. Now I am a huge advocate, particularly to places which have amazing wildlife, such as Antarctica, India and Patagonia."

"You can have a laugh in Los Angeles, or you can weep in Los Angeles, depending on your attitude towards it."

"I like the personality of the Belgians. They're deeply eccentric, which is something that comes across in their design - terrific."

"It's a wonderful profession, and it opens lots of doors, and I think it's quite right that people can accuse actors and actresses of being dilettante, but you learn on every job, whatever it is, the process moves you on in some way, and yeah, I want to expand my knowledge of our existence, I suppose."