I always had a very strong sense of independence.

I think I actually did a production of "Under Milkwood," this Welsh play, with my drama group (at school), and I always remember taking everything far too seriously, and that it wasn't just a hobby but something I wanted to keep on doing.

I think in every character there are aspects of yourself that you bring to it. But then it would be really boring to just play yourself.

Sometimes there are changes that need to be made.

I think, as an actor, you're always traveling. There's a sense of dislocation sometimes from home.

What's amazing about the show ["Girls"] - the first (season) is about the girls and then the second (season) is about the boys as well. There's something so human about it.

It can be very intense being an actor; it can be quite a small world. Then you speak to your friend who is a scientist and they have a completely different perspective.