I look at everything I’ve done critically - but I think that’s the job of an actor. If you ever sit on your laurels or think that you’re good - in a way, I don’t then think you’re pushing yourself.

The more you love, the more you crave.

I auditioned for the role of an angel in the Nativity play at school. I didn't get it. I auditioned for Mary; didn't get it. So I made up the character of the sheep who sat next to Baby Jesus.

As an actor timing is important, especially as a mother with small children, so a lot is chance.

It was very natural for me to want to disappear into dark theater, I am really very shy. That is something that people never seem to fully grasp because, when you are an actor, you are meant to be an exhibitionist.

I never knew I'd be in a musical, let alone win an award for one.

My life collapsed. People ran from me because suddenly it was, "Oh my God! It's over for her now!"