After my last audition for 'Game of Thrones,' they said, 'Congratulations, princess.' I was like, 'Bye-bye, call centre.'

Drama school is fundamentally practical. I didn't write any essays, so I came out with a BA honors degree in acting.

Music is something that's always been a huge part of my life.

The calibre of TV's changing. It's becoming much more epic. To rival film, definitely.

I looked around one stage school when I was maybe nine. It just scared the bejesus out of me. I was incredibly open, and the girls seemed fierce and determined.

I long for the countryside. That's where I get my calm and tranquillity - from being able to come and find a spot of green.

I came out of my mum's stomach going, 'I want to be an actor!'