I love cycling, but if I could find a way of building something above the streets for cyclists, that would be amazing. We need even more space.

I had dance training from a very young age, 3 or 4... It taught me how to present myself, about preparation and working in an ensemble, and its something that carries with me to this day.

If Shakespeare was around today I would ask him out to dinner. The only thing I don't like about him is the way he did his hair.

I don't mind wearing a corset; it informs your posture, changes the way you move, you can't slouch.

Being in the same scenes as Maggie Smith and Shirley MacLaine is something I will never forget.

I think some period drama can be quite alienating, but 'Downton' isn't. This is going to sound quite, um, pretentious, but someone said that it's like a soap written by a poet.

Shakespeare's work is like a good song: you never really forget the main lines.