Michael Ritchie

In next five to 10 years I probably would have done my best work, but I was afraid of having another 10 or 15 years ahead of me and feeling stale, so this was an opportunity to reinvigorate myself.

It's exciting to see a kid at a rehearsal meeting with someone who seems like such an icon.

I went into this job to do plays, but that's here for 10 weeks, and the rest of the year I do a lot of other things-the administrative work of planning, reading plays.

I am a big one for subtlety and empathy. My dad was softly spoken and didn't carry his honours and accomplishments for everyone to see.

I have thrown chairs, but only during football matches. Generally, I am well-behaved. I do not like to make people angry.

A beautiful face is a mute recommendation.