I'm certainly not squeamish at all. The countryside makes you very aware of birth and death.

I find that women want to tell me about their birthing experiences. In the most excruciating detail. It's not put me off having children, but I do feel like I know too much.

I would like to explore comedy, I want to do more theatre, and I definitely want a future in film.

After filming, I cant wait to shake off all that 50s primness. Ill go out to a gig and dance ridiculously. I love to lose myself in music. Just letting go – its dead important.

If feathers don’t ruffle, nothing flies.

The first time I had to hold a baby, I was really nervous, but I soon grew in confidence.

You know that book 'Quiet: the Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking', by Susan Cain? That's like my manifesto. The older I get, the more I think I could be a hermit.

I did an A Level in Theatre Studies and had a really inspirational teacher, and then I just went on to university.

My first acting experience was a non-speaking role as a robot. My costume was a cardboard box covered in tinfoil, but I was so shy I refused to go on stage.

After filming, I cant wait to shake off all that 50s primness. Ill go out to a gig and dance ridiculously. I love to lose myself in music. Just letting go - its dead important.