I look back at that time fondly. It's something I never thought I'd get the chance to do, be in a soap. Working with Barbara Windsor and Steve McFadden - they're legends in their own lifetimes aren't they?

I've just finished reading a book about the brilliant Margaret Rutherford. She wasn't a beauty, but inside she was absolutely blazing and passionate about her work. She's one of those life-affirming characters.

Martin Sheen is my pinup! And Allison Janney, oh my God. They're brilliant actors.

I took my children to see 'Son of Rambow,' about two boys who make a home movie with a video camera. When you have children, culturally you become involved in their life.

I'm not a natural reader but there are books I'll read and read again.

People say there's a book in everyone but I'm not sure there is. There might be a pamphlet in me.

I like to sing along to Annie Lennox and pretend to be as sassy as her.