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

I adore water, so it would be a real adventure to visit the Amazon before they chop down all the trees.

There's such a huge world out there; I haven't even begun to scratch the surface.

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

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

Most of my cousins are boys, so I'm used to being around boys.