The Twenties have this sort of attitude where you never know whats around the corner.

In the U.K., there is a sort of obsession with class.

As actors, you play people who are not yourselves!

My history teacher was utterly terrifying, but her lessons were very inspiring. She got me interested in people and stories, which then led me to acting.

I did all sorts of jobs after drama school - working in a bar, as a teaching assistant. I probably learned as much from them as I did at drama school.

You have to have sympathy for and an empathy with a character in order to play them.

I have such a huge girl crush on Beyonce.