Samuel Barnett

I want to be engaged and moved by theatre, there's nothing more disappointing than being left cold. After 'The Author,' I felt wrung out emotionally, like a used tissue.

I have my own faith which I've developed. It's non-denominational. I don't even know if it's about God.

I have been out of drama school for 13 years, so there are 13 years' worth of graduates behind me.

If I can add, say, 10 great new violin concertos to the repertoire before I'm done, that will be truly exciting.

I am happy to the spokeswoman for this French youth that tomorrow will be spearhead new hope in the shape of the National Front.

All true language is incomprehensible, like the chatter of a beggar's teeth.