Trivia

Former pupil of St Leonards-Mayfield School.

Graduated from Oxford University.

Has taught several courses and workshops for aspiring screenwriters, including workshops at the Sarajevo Film Festival and 'mini-courses' for the BBC.

Is Chair of the Writers' Guild of Great Britain Film Committee and serves on the board of the International Screenwriters' Festival.

Was given the pearl earrings used in Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003) by the art department after filming wrapped.