Cinema is a director's medium, so you're saying, "What do you want?" Being an actor is about adapting - physically and emotionally. If that means you have to look great for it and they can make you look great, then thank you. And if you have to have everything washed away, then I'm willing to do that too.

I was taught a very strong work ethic that included punctuality, which I've always felt is a sign of respect for others.

I would describe myself as emotional and highly strung. If something upsets me, it really upsets me. If something makes me angry, I get really angry. But it's all very upfront. I can't hide it. I'm also loyal and I hope I'm fun.

The reality of one night, let alone that of a whole lifetime, can never be the whole truth.

I find standing and posing for photos very awkward.

I think that the most difficult thing is allowing yourself to be loved, so receiving the love and feeling like you deserve it is a pretty big struggle. I suppose that's what I've learnt recently, to allow myself to be loved.

Even as a child I had a strong relationship with yearning and desire. And loss. Those things spoke to me.