My mother was in advertising and worked incredibly hard when she was bringing us up. She was a working mother and a working single parent. That instills in you a sense of determination.

Day to day, I always wear eyeliner on my top lid and mascara. I like to do my own makeup, it depends on the event.

I always hope for roles that have some depth and that I can get my teeth into and that will challenge me, in some way.

I couldn't do what I do without my friends and family.

I always had a very strong sense of independence.

I'm more of a freestyle dancer. I like to do my own thing.

The key is working with great directors. A film is so many different people and all their talents, but particularly the directors, because of the idiosyncrasies of that person.