I was painfully shy as a child.

I don't like being shouted at.

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

I did an O-level in domestic science when I was at school, but on the day of the practical exam, it was a cookery nightmare.

I always admire people who have passion.

Coming eyeball to eyeball with a hummingbird on my terrace is as exciting to me as any celebrity Ive met as a result of Downton Abbey.

I mean, I've done musicals, but it's not my best thing.