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.

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

Soaps are a great springboard for any actor but if you want to be taken seriously, you have to be careful.

I love doing action; I love doing martial arts. There's almost something balletic about it.

Doing the same thing day in, day out. It's just so boring. I like to jump from different things.

Working on new projects gives you the opportunity to learn and absorb new things.