Everything with me is pretty close to the surface, but having kids has completely ruined my emotional equilibrium.

The first time I did a school play was the first time I felt I was good at anything at all. I just loved it.

I always assumed I'd be a terribly patient mum but it turns out I'm not!

I had a lovely, feral, free childhood - out and then come back when you're hungry or it gets too dark. I feel slightly cruel that I'm not offering my children the same.

Everything with me is pretty close to the surface, but having kids has completely ruined my emotional equilibrium.

I love my job and I know I am very lucky but still, if you audition and you don't get it, it still affects you.

If the script's good, everything you need is in there. I just try and feel it, and do it honestly.