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.

Id love to work in the States; Id love to work anywhere where you get a good script and a good part to play. But I do love British film as well.

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

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 don't really get recognised very much.

I'm from Southampton.