Working at the National Theatre is just wonderful. There is no place like the South Bank on a summer's afternoon.

Art is all about the experience. I could say I dont really relate to opera, but then you watch Placido Domingo, and you go, Blimey, look at that.

For all its problems, I found South Africa a beautiful country, interesting and inspiring.

Forget fashion, dress for comfort and for ease of getting through security, so no hats, belts or unnecessary accessories.

New York is vibrant, sexy, naughty, always surprising, and has great live music and great fashion.

Working at the National Theatre is just wonderful. There is no place like the South Bank on a summer's afternoon.

My parents are very proud of my success but still worry, as Im in a profession where there is no guarantee of work. They have always supported my decision to go into acting, but there have been tough times work-wise.