A parent can seem very kind and gentle, but as any child knows, as soon as that parent gets stressed, they can suddenly turn and get a bit angry.

I love watching Jeff Bridges act. He's brilliant.

I'm a huge fan of science fiction and fantasy - not so much horror because I get a bit scared.

My dad is a Jack Nicholson lookalike and a frustrated performer, my mother's into reading and poetry. I suppose the thing I owe them most is my confidence.

I don't find the life in Hollywood all that meaningful or inspiring.

We knew, very early on, that we had to be very, very clear that directors need to speak to actors and actresses and be very clear about what is expected, and find out whether they're comfortable with that. Wardrobe has to be in place. There have to be checks.

My own daughter is a big fan of the 'Twilight' stories, the books.