Sometimes in life, random things can blind-side you.

If I am not working, I won't wear makeup and I will wear flats.

Sometimes in life, random things can blind-side you.

If I wear make-up, then people recognise me, but the rest of the time, no one really bothers.

I just believe that sometimes in life you're like a shark - you have to keep moving through water; otherwise, you'll die.

When I left EastEnders, I could have earned an absolute fortune from sexy calendars, shoots for lads' mags, fitness videos and reality shows. But I always turned them down.

I think it's so important as an actor that you hang on to your own inner compass, because so many people want to guide you - 'This is what you should you be doing'. But I want to do different things.