I always had a very strong sense of independence. I really liked being able to buy my Alanis Morissette Jagged Little Pill album. I wore that as a badge of honor. I love not having to rely on anyone.

When you're believing in the person that you're playing, you feel protected. It's about being true to that person you're playing.

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

I like to keep pushing myself and trying things out. I get easily bored, so I need a challenge.

I like Nelly's [Ternan] quiet inner strength. I thought there was something about her predicament that I found interesting - that she didn't want to be a floozy mistress, a bit on the side, that she had more self-respect than that.

I'm very independent, creatively, always trying to push myself - and I think that comes from my mother.

I love not having to rely on anyone.