When I was younger, I used to write to directors when I was unsure I could play a role. I'd say: 'You've made a terrible mistake.'

Auditioning is a horrible experience because you know you are being absolutely scrutinized and judged. There are days where you can do it and days where it's just not happening, and I feel like that's how it is with all artists; you have some days it kind of works.

The reason I act is because I'm trying to understand why people are as they are.

Literally, I don't know where life is gonna go from one day to the next, and that's as exciting as it is tiring.

I don't like the word celebrity. If I become a good actress and be in movies where I'm expected to be a good actress, who is recognised, that's different to being what I consider to be a celebrity. My job is an actor and that's what I'm passionate about and adore. It's a privilege to be able to do this job for a living.

It's lovely to work with a group of actors who make you laugh and smile.

At my school, Shakespeare wasn't on the syllabus - at least not for me.