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

I wasn't frightened of people, but I didn't have a clue about the adult world.

I like doom and gloom with a sense of humour. Maybe it's a Scottish thing, we like to undercut indulgence with a laugh.

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

I'm always nervous taking on a period role because it's difficult to research - you can't observe it, go out and see it. But it's satisfying because eventually you think, 'I got there.

I daydream all the time, and I like that quality.

I don't have children, but we all want to protect whatever we love in life.