My parents have a strong work ethic, but their attitude to life, their philosophy, is: 'whatever makes you happy.

Characters that are not the norm or a bit out of the ordinary are always a challenge as an actress. You learn more by using different tools for those type of characters. They are always much more fun to play and much more interesting. They take you places that you wouldn't necessarily go in your everyday life.

I don't wear bright orange clothes or leopard skin boots, but it was really good fun to play someone that does and have an excuse too!

You only do good work when you're taking risks and pushing yourself.

You always want your films to go as far as they can.

You think that adulthood will hit and you'll suddenly be more capable. But that doesn't happen, ever, does it?

I never come away from a film thinking I nailed it.