'Bionic Woman' really enriched my career. It was a big, amazing thing to do.

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.

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 really like Billie Holiday's husky voice, and I'd definitely like to find out more about her.

I toned down my accent at school; otherwise, people would pick on me.

I like to hang out with my friends, go to the theatre, watch DVDs, read, play with my niece.

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