Everyone wants to work in America. Maybe not blockbusters or Terminator, but to have the choice.

I'm very scared of water. When you don't see the water... I imagine monsters - stupid things.

I don't want to be a Hollywood star. I just want to do my job and enjoy it. My aim is to find my true identity and to remain true to myself.

I was very studious, too much. I would never go out at weekends. I was very serious. You should have seen me in class - I was blushing and sweating every time the teacher asked me something.

Life's too short to wear high heels.

Traditional British desserts with lots of custard are my biggest weakness - I particularly love the puds at St. John restaurant in East London.

For Tim Burton's birthday I gave him a rainbow beetle. He loved it!