I have been incredibly privileged with my roles - after all I have had the chance to do some fantastic fun acting such as the Spice Girls Movie - who can ever forget that!

I am a very judgmental person. Of myself and other people. I recognise it's a great fault, but I have no power over that.

Always have an answer - even if you change your mind five minutes later.

Unless you are an enormous name, you never stop auditioning.

My father died prematurely at the age of 52 when I was 24, and it is a recurring regret that he never lived to see me succeed beyond university and drama.

Well, it's true that I've never been solitary, although I spend a lot of time alone. I've never felt lonely or been shy.

Ensure that your script is watertight. If it's not on the page, it will never magically appear on the screen.