As an actor, you always want to do the juicy stuff. But, it's important to get the levels right.

When something is dramatized it provokes a much more emotive response than just hearing a story on the news.

The fragrance that suits me best is Romance by Ralph Lauren. It seems to blend into my chemistry, so it is nice and subtle. I don't like to be doused in scent. This one is feminine, fresh and a bit musky.

It's nice to bring the changes with everything you do. As an actor, that's what you want to do, all the time.

Ill-fitted T-shirts stretched over a gut are my pet hate. And if the colour's faded - ugh.

I really enjoy dressing up. I'm pretty much a girlie girl.

The most I've spent on shoes were a pair from Kurt Geiger for £250.