I never get the tall, blonde, glamorous roles because I'm not tall, blonde and glamorous. I'm more the wee, disturbing characters because of the way I look or sound.

American scripts are usually non-stop conversation. People talking over each other. I like that.

When I'm doing theatre, I feel like my life's on hold. Even though you might go out for a coffee, or go and see a film, your brain is still there, pulling you back to it.

There is such pressure on kids these days to be the best at everything.

You suddenly find yourself somewhere and you wonder, how did I get in this room? That happens to me all the time, every day!

Filming is long - you get very tired, and your skin breaks out and you get lumps and bumps. It's easier if you're allowed to have bags under your eyes.

I'm not going to get an Oscar at 30 - that's done. So I'll think of something else.