Because youve done the horrible jobs, it gives you an even grittier determination to succeed.

It's not just modern-day society that is liberal.

My girlfriend is a great support, and I've got a big circle of mates who keep my feet on the ground.

I’m quite flirtatious with anyone. Some people, because I’m playing a gay character, get quite nervous. And I have to reassure them. I’m like, ‘I’m not gay. I’m not coming on to you. Yet.’

If I had a comfort blanket, I wouldn't have been as passionate and driven.

There's definitely a wave of Brits doing great work on American television, and I wouldn't mind being one of them!

I'm a working class lad.