I think the characters are supposed to be an open book, blank canvas.

I've been broody since I was 12, but I can't just get anyone pregnant. It has got to be the right person.

Lines are very difficult to learn.

Any privacy in public is a hard thing to negotiate.

The first time we did cavalry charge I was so breathless with excitement I nearly fell off the horse. I actually saw stars in front of my eyes and thought I was going to faint. The second time I had a bit more control but was still giddy with excitement. And the third time I was an emotional wreck. I had to really try hard not to cry.

Having your adolescence at an all-male boarding school is just crap.

Sherlock being the most prevalent, and they've been really good fun.