I really enjoy singing, it's entirely different to acting because I'm just being myself.

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.

I really enjoy singing, it's entirely different to acting because I'm just being myself.

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.

I don't get recognized all the time, but it tends to happen more in America, and people are so lovely when they do.

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.