Since being quite young, I've had a very strong sense of independence and survival. As a child, I was on my own two feet emotionally.

It's not socially acceptable to be a complete and utter manipulative cow.

I've said from day one that I've got no problem with nudity. I've done it throughout my career.

Getting older and having kids, you learn how to become less serious about it all.

I've got quite a big gay following. I played a lesbian prostitute in the TV series 'Band Of Gold' but I think my following really grew when I played one in the film 'Imagine Me & You,' with Piper Perabo.

As a teenager I was clinically depressed. Although I had lots of friends, I found those years very difficult.

I almost never get recognised in the street.