It can't be overstated how wonderful it is not to have to audition any more. Any actor will tell you, it's like Christmas.

One of my great regrets, and I don't have many, is that I spent too long putting people's status and reputation ahead of their more important qualities. I learned far too late in life that a long list of letters after someone's name is no guarantee of compassion, kindness, humour, all the far more relevant stuff.