I'm rubbish at Twitter.

I did all sorts of jobs after drama school – working in a bar, as a teaching assistant. I probably learned as much from them as I did at drama school.

I don’t really get recognised very much.

I’m from Southampton.

When I emerge from filming I feel slightly out of synch with real life, but it’s also a relief.

It’s beneficial to play against your type; to be chameleon-like.

I’ve not sat with my agent going: ‘Where is the next hopeless girl I can play?’ They just come along.

When I’m in a tricky situation I often think: ‘What would Beyonce do?’ It helps.

Playing a plainer role means everything is dependent on the credentials of the actor, not the fact that they are as pretty as Julia Roberts. People start to look at their talent rather than their appearance. And playing the ugly part often means less time in the make-up chair, which is a great benefit on set.

The Twenties have this sort of attitude where you never know whats around the corner.