As an actor, or as a person, I like to do things that are challenging.

When I'm filming I live out of a suitcase, so everything is thrown everywhere. In real life, I'm a bit tidier.

I've rarely played glamorous roles. I don't mind looking plain on camera.

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

In true-life dramas, you have to do so much research. It's a big responsibility to make sure things are as correct as possible. In 'Robin Hood', you have more artistic license - it's all action, adventure and reaction. This gives everyone a chance to make their characters their own and to make them believable.

I was neurotic and weird from an early age.

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