My husband was actually very keen that I would become a Bond girl.

In the theatre you can change things ever so slightly; it's an organic thing. Whereas in film you only have that chance on the day, and you have no control over it at all.

The only real failure is the failure to try.

It was good to learn so early. They're not going to be kind to you. You have to do it and get on, and then gulp down and get better.

I've always loved painting, although I never show anyone what I've done. Mainly because I don't do it well. But it's like a form of visual diary for me. A way of fixing things in my mind.

Filming is completely - was totally new to me ... I had a movie career which wasn't supposed to be, so I couldn't be more thrilled. For those who work, parts seem to get more interesting.

I am so thrilled to be nominated for something I loved working on every single day.