Personally, I prefer to play against the look: If a character appears particularly unhinged, with makeup running down her face, I like to play her as if she has it together. I think that juxtaposition makes it so much more interesting.

The interesting thing for me about the debate about same-sex marriage ... is that it's one of those issues where it has no impact on anyone apart from the people that it impacts upon. So I find it quite bewildering that it's - that it's so complicated for people.

I'm not a big believer in linear paths. I would always have these sort of five-year plans and think, 'Ok, I wouldn't mind to try to get here in five years.'

I'm scared of actors with a scheme.

Violence and racism are bad. Whenever they occur they are to be condemned and we should not turn a blind eye to them.

I'm one of those strange beasts who really likes a corset.

It was only when I realized how actors have the power to move people that I decided to pursue acting as a career.