I don't mind being unlikely. I'd rather that than be predictable.

I don't usually get to play sophisticated women. I usually do the old scrubs, chavs or slappers.

I certainly never get above my station - my family would soon slap me back down to earth.

Not having gone to drama school, I always feel like a bit of a fraud, but so far it looks as though I've not been found out.

I do love Louboutin shoes, but I need to stop buying them because I don't go to many 'dos,' so they just line up. I'm normally in my trainers.

I'd like to rescue people in trouble, like Superman.

I have angel wings and a halo on my wrist, which I got done on my 30th birthday in memory of my brother.

I'm just some commoner trying to work in acting.

I prefer theatre to television - you get to feel the love.

I'm such a weirdo. I'm animal-mad, so my ideal date would probably be something involving going to see animals.

I really fancy Eddie Redmayne. I wouldn't mind a few steamy scenes with him.

So many people want to, they need to villainize others. They need a clear bad guy who suffers the consequences of violating their morality. But isn’t this the essence of intolerance?

Stop thinking, and end your problems.

She, the clear heart'ed soul shall show a small crack (in heart) as clearly as the equally transparent, but dirty rogue can cleverly hide it.

I never knew that when you're number one on the call sheet you have not only the responsibility of carrying the film but also the responsibility of keeping up the morale of the crew and cast.

I was at the front for thirteen months, and by the end of that time the sharpest perceptions had become dulled, the greatest words mean.

Something you hear a lot is that feminism dead. But if feminism is dead, why do people try so hard to kill it?

Authority is the unmistakeable tone in the voice of a true writer.

I love a good Slash guitar riff. It's sexy!

Comedy clubs have brick walls behind the performer. Bricks make you funny. When I'm in front of a fireplace, I'm hilarious.

I played for 30 years, 20 with England and I did it by setting goals.