Martin Freeman

Martin: (on girls throwing themselves at him while his girlfriend is present) She's not very keen on that and neither am I. It is so disrespectful to the woman who is there. I haven't had it that badly, I've had it marginally. It's just so shallow. You know why people are doing it. It's not because I've discovered a cure for cancer, it's because they've seen me on the telly, which is not a particularly impressive reason for someone to be attractive. It's not even like it's a big compliment. I think if you take that kind of stuff as a compliment, you're mad. If you think they mean it, or that if you were just a f**king dustman they'd be doing it … Of course they wouldn't. Being famous in itself is not a recommendation.

Martin: I certainly would never ever consciously take over the fun at a wedding. I would be as quiet as a f**king church mouse. I don't particularly like being centre of attention, which is probably one of the reasons I've not got married – because that's worse than a premiere, that's worse than being on stage. I don't really fancy that and Amanda doesn't really like the idea of it all being on you. And I'm very polite because I know people sort of expect something of you that I don't want to deliver. I don't really want to comply and be the funniest man there, because I don't think I am. I happen to be an actor, but that's it.

Martin: My mum was Labour-voting, but wanted us to know we were important. Basically, everyone's equal, but you, my children, are a bit better.