I had a dialect coach to get an American accent, and then another dialect coach to come off it a bit. There is something deep and mysterious in the voice when it isn't too high-pitched American.

It was the success of 'Bend it Like Beckham' which got my name out there. 'A Mighty Heart' also helped.

Luckily my parents were not against my ambition, they've always been very supportive. But they were adamant that I went to university first.

I think it is vital to fight to do something you want to do despite not gaining your community's or your friends' approval.

You have this impression from England that New Yorkers can be quite aggressive, but certainly the people that I've bumped into and the friends I've made here don't seem that way. Just walking down the street and asking for directions, people seem to be very helpful and happy to help.

I am one of the new characters in the brand new series of 'Postman Pat.' It has been a joy to do.

I'd love to say I made the smart decision of picking projects that became hits, but with 'The Good Wife,' I read the script and something inside me said, 'I love this, I want to do this.'