I've always said I prefer theater, but there's only ever been one play that I really loved doing, and that was The Seagull.

I want to be in 'Glee,' but I'm told I'm not famous enough to be a cameo yet.

I never get recognised here in London, which I like. Once a year, someone comes up to me and asks if I am 'so-and-so's niece' because they think they recognise me from somewhere. I like that.

It's tricky playing people that you don't like and finding a way to empathise with them. It's challenging and very exciting for an actor.

I wanted to be a musical theatre actress - I wanted to play Sally Bowles, forever and ever always.

I don't think you should ever damage other people for your art.

I'm not great at having my picture taken and I don't enjoy that side of it very much but I enjoy being with my friends and it's nice to have a reunion.

Am I reserved? I think I agree with that. I don't think I'm particularly original. I am quite homey, though. But then I'm also quite transient. I quite like being nomadic.

The minute I get into a hotel room, I scatter my stuff everywhere. It's like a bomb site within a minute. So I suppose that means I'm trying to nest.

It's always harder to maintain raw enthusiasm or joy than to go into a really dark place.

I have always hated nightclubs, and don't like loud music.

But they can't know how the dark space inside me is growing. I lie to them. I can't get out of the dark hole. 'Peace is here' it whispers.

Plan strategically for a very fulfilling future, but don't forget to enjoy the beautiful sight of this precious moment.

We do not just fear our predators, we are transfixed by them. We are prone to weave stories and fables and chat endlessly about them.

Economics is really politics in disguise.

I was born in high heels and I've worn them ever since.

We are surrounded by God’s benefits. The best use of these benefits is an unceasing expression of gratitude.

The quickest way to correct the other fellow's attitude is to correct your own.

My Dad was briefly an Everton player and I used to follow them as a boy.

A sign of intelligence is an awareness of one's own ignorance.

If I had a choice about going to a meeting at a studio or changing a nappy, I'd choose the nappy.