You know, my mum's always encouraged me and never made my gender an issue, I guess. She brought me up to believe in equality, as opposed to feminism or sexism - so it just meant that my gender was not relevant to what I was capable of achieving.

I try not to brand myself 'weird' any more because it sticks.

If I see something that inspires me, I'll dress like it.

I'm proud of being British, but I think our aristocracy is overrated.

Working with Terry Gilliam was magic - I've been watching his films since I was little.

I wasn't really comfortable reading until I was 12.

I don't understand why the accent you speak in has to indicate what level of intellect you have.