My feet are like something from another age - prehistoric and troll-like. I keep expecting them to talk, they have that much character.

I first started acting in primary school, just doing little plays. And from the moment I began, something just went 'click' inside me. Suddenly I wasn't shy anymore. Instead I felt confident and happy. I can remember the enormous sense of relief it gave me. I loved the feeling of making people laugh.

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

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!

I love working and I love doing lots of things and a variety of things. It keeps your mind active...and you don't end up worrying about just the one thing. When I chew things over or analyze too much, that is when I can trip myself up.

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

I remember once giving my dad some drawings and writings and said, 'If you could just give these to the publisher, that would be great.' And I was about five!