Learn to take rejection, keep fit and work only with the best in your field.

One was never taught how to begin at drama school. But all it required was one intake of breath.

But you know, I'm not 25 anymore, and I have always said musical theater in particular is a young person's game. It requires energy, mentally and physically, to do it.

I have been extremely pleased to support the Trust's work in the Lupus Unit ever since. Personal experience also motivated me to become involved to help raise the awareness of the disease and hopefully thereby improve the speed of diagnosis.

You couldn't even write me a paper about the roles you would dream of playing in modern musical theatre.

I never enjoyed being famous.

I don't listen to so much music now. I did when I was younger. Music is so much part of my work. I like peace and quiet now when I go home.