For me, acting is like a therapy. I can express myself fully when I am acting and have blood in my veins. Even when I'm not working, I'm always living in my own world, imagining characters.

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.

There's this shop in New York I go to; it has bones and fossils and insects that are like works of art. I have a few on my wall.

I'm not really involved with politics... I'm living in my cocoon with my classical music around.

Oh, yeah, I like a high neck. And I like naked backs. It seems very sexy. Red carpets are about being a bit theatrical - having fun rather than being too safe. You have to be brave. Fashion is fun.

When people say 'You're so beautiful' it makes me want to kill myself! As an actress you want to be seen for what you do, for the characters you can play, otherwise I'd be a model

I would love to play an unexpected character. Really raw and simple and not a cliche - something rugged. People like to put actors in boxes.