A lot of the projects that I do, I like to be involved with earlier. I just feel that, certainly from an acting point of view, it's easier to do my job, if I'm included in what the intentions are, for why people are doing what they're doing, especially with a director.

When you are shooting action, there is a satisfying thing because your objectives are very clear.

I was at the birth of my two girls.

I actually really love working with young actors because they're so responsive and instinctive, and it's a much less honed craft that they're employing.

For some people, an event happens and they are thrown into a tabloid feeding ground.

As a teenager I was crazy about David Bowie. He was a huge inspiration for me. I dressed a little bit crazily in school and dyed my hair every colour under the sun.

I don’t mind looking like I need a good wash and a good meal... Any actor who starts taking ‘sex symbol’ seriously or thinks of themselves as a sex symbol has got some serious problems.