I learnt the theory of movement, which I still teach sometimes. I was very, very ambitious to learn a skill.

I was a hard worker, and I always knew my lines.

I had a quick ear and could pick up languages.

I sort of was good at writing essays. I was never very good at mathematics, and I was never very good at algebra. I loved science, but I wasn't sure of it.

Once, the parental bed collapsed because all the children sat on it at once.

I don't think in my family anyone looked after anyone. It didn't matter how old they were.

I didn't know what to do with myself. I wasn't excited by the teaching of the school. If they'd been intent on really teaching you things, I would have been a little more attentive.