It was also great shooting in London at Pinewood Studios because of all its history. So many of the 007 movies were filmed there, as well as classics by everyone from Marilyn Monroe to Jack Nicholson to Martin Scorcese. It's like working on hallowed ground. So, I felt a responsibility to make sure I did as good a job as I possibly could.

People have very strong opinions about how their national icons should be played.

I don't think I have the assets to play the more traditional Bond Girl.

You don't want to just preach to people; you want to get them emotionally involved, and I think you do that with a wonderful human story about one person's struggle.

Actors need steely determination. It's a tough profession with plenty of knocks along the way. You have to be very determined and never take 'no' for an answer.

I have many different sides; I can be the life and soul of the party - or a wallflower.

Kids should be naughty and go through that rebellious phase I didn't have.