I don't believe your soul mate has to share your politics.

I feel like I'm one of the many working mothers. And I only have one child. I know working mums who have three or four. It's definitely a challenge but it's a wonderful challenge to be able to do both.

If I'm just in dungarees, I don't think I would intimidate anyone.

He [John Le Carré] really paid tribute to the people who are willing to risk their own lives to fight injustice - they are greater men and women than I.

I find Hollywood really toxic.

I've always been fascinated by activists, people who will devote their life to a cause, people who go to India and to Africa and put their life in jeopardy to do what they believe is right.

I'm not confident around compliments or being celebrated, and I'm not comfortable with the thought of envy, which some people thrive on.