I want to have a career that lasts 60 years, not six.

Nepotism is despised in England, which is a very good thing. I think something to do with the class system. People really look down on nepotism. So yeah, it never really works in your favor - even in this industry.

As a child I'd get given parts as a tree.

I've got my dad's height and smoking habit. But I think I've got my mum's looks and sensibilities.

Acting advice is a bit like your parents teaching you how to drive a car. You know they're right, but you still kind of want them to shut up a bit.

Once you become the story off-screen, you are less likely to be the onscreen one.

I mean, it's fine when you're a kid and someone runs into the playground and goes, 'I've got this great game of pretend,' and you play... As an actor, getting to play, getting to use your imagination and be childish - it is weird but it's wonderful.