I don't go to the gym because I don't have time, but I do pilates workout DVDs for 20 minutes or more every day at home.

I hope I'm always learning something.

My dad was an actor, and my older sister is an actress, and so I very much remember thinking, "Well, of course I'll do that as well." But I never imagined myself as an actor who would be in films. I always only thought of myself being in a play or a musical and maybe the odd episode of [U.K. '80s TV drama] Casualty. My backup plan was to do something with children, to start a nursery school or work with underprivileged kids. And I still dream of maybe doing that in some way. I've always got children in my house, always.

I do endless chopping and preparing things. I really find that relaxing. I do a lot of thinking as I am chopping and cooking.

I'm not a period babe. Not at all.

I accept my body. I accept how I am and make the best of what I am given.

I don't believe in sort of holding back, you know, life isn't a dress rehearsal!