And we're fortunate if we have parents who are great and loving and inspiring. But, unfortunately, there are people who don't have that.

Well, the thing about great fictional characters from literature, and the reason that they're constantly turned into characters in movies, is that they completely speak to what makes people human.

It's an interesting thing when you discover something about yourself. To go: 'Wow, I'm not the person I thought I was. I'm in the middle of something and I can't actually deal with it.'

My mum says that I was born 45, and I do remember at six thinking that I should be earning my own living.

I think it doesn't matter where you're from, we all need a bit of romance.

My upbringing is why I am the person I am today. I have very wise parents.

Be happy in your body. It's the only one you've got, so you might as well like it.