I get invited to a lot more glamorous parties since Ive been in Downton Abbey, which has made me much more fashion conscious.

I can do basics, but I'm not a proper cook. I can do a roast. I can stick a chicken in the oven with vegetables.

Ive been to the White House and had Hilary Clinton push through the crowd to come and meet me. Chelsea Clinton, too.

People have preconceptions about women of a certain age.

I always admire people who have passion.

I want to have a scene with Maggie Smith.

I believe anything can happen.