Emily Watson

When the time came to make a decision about what do in life, I found myself thinking that acting was the thing I loved to do, so I applied to drama school. And then, I didn't get in - twice.

I was a normal, rather dutiful child. I didn't even rebel as a teenager.

I was a pretentious child. I grew up without a television. I read a lot of books and I loved Shakespeare. Still do.

When I do my makeup, it kind of helps me get into the character that I'm trying to portray.

In liberal logic, if life is unfair then the answer is to turn more tax money over to politicians, to spend in ways that will increase their chances of getting reelected.

I don't think they're going to pay me to play Mufasa.