I'm a mother, so I instantly identified with what that would be like and the horror of that.

I'm a mother, so I instantly identified with what that would be like and the horror of that.

I actually didn't like Jane Austen. I was more into the Brontes. They were so wild and passionate. I thought there was something a bit tame about Austen.

I was quietly rebellious. My parents thought I was very good but secretly I did things like saying I was staying in one place and going somewhere else instead. My older sister was openly rebellious and would tell my parents where to go, but I never did that.

I am really glad I was raised Catholic. I like the fundamental aspects of that religion. I think they give you great grounding in terms of having a moral code. But I do not subscribe to any religion specifically now.

I love watching Hollywood movies - I just don't know if I'd be happy doing a Jurassic Park.

I wasn't tempted to go into academia for a second.