I like characters who have strong facades and then have secrets. They have cracks.

I'm a dark blonde, yes. I dyed my hair blue, then black, when I was 14. I thought the colour was more flattering and matched my skin tone. I don't think I'd ever change back unless it was for a film.

My mother did movies from the New Wave, but I was quite shocked I didn't know much about that period. Bernado showed us film of the demonstrations of the time.

At drama school, I always picked the really evil roles. It's a great way to deal with your everyday emotions.

In a Tim Burton movie, you know it's going to be something unusual, or a bit mad. Something "other."

Success is very ephemeral. You depend entirely on the desire of others, which makes it difficult to relax.

I'm not really keen on men wearing perfumes. It's just a bit wrong! I don't find it sexy. I prefer essential oils - patchouli is nice.