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'm from Southampton.

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

It's beneficial to play against your type; to be chameleon-like.

I think it must be so hard to start your career with everyone going on about how gorgeous you are. To be in that bracket must be so pressurised.

When I emerge from filming I feel slightly out of synch with real life, but it's also a relief.

No one goes through life thinking that theyre the best friend of the lead character.