I read a lot of heavy literature when I'm on set, so on holiday I want to indulge in something light-hearted.

The things that prey on my mind in London seem to disappear as soon as I find myself in a different environment. Survival mode kicks in.

Skiing in Whistler was great fun. It's an extreme environment that's very different to my own and I had never skied before, so I had to learn to take on the elements quite bravely. It was nice to try something new.

I've had that experience of not liking people very much, but having tremendous respect for them.

It's people's worst fantasy to see their partner kissing someone else, even though it's a job and it's not real.

I'm deeply ambitious and I always have been.

I have family dotted everywhere - Dad's in California; I've got aunts in Scotland and Virginia; family in Kansas City; family in Manchester and London.