I'd love to be in a period drama - that's my obsession. But being a mixed-race actress, there aren't so many roles you're right for.

My father was a classical singer of baroque music, and my older sister was in musical theatre, and I thought about doing the same thing but then realised straight acting was for me.

Ive felt the pressure of wanting to be known as a young actress rather than just Alisha from Misfits.

It's great to express yourself and tell other people's stories and get into the minds of people who aren't like you.

Id love to get my teeth into Shakespeare.

A good cup of Earl Grey tea - you cant beat it.

Its nice to have proper film fans respecting and appreciating your work.

Vivienne Westwood makes such beautifully structured clothes that are especially flattering if you are curvy.

The sooner we learn feelings are fickle, the better off we are.

The USA legal system is designed to enrich lawyers, protect the government and corporations, and shaft the general public.

I've never seen such a bunch of apple-eaters.

To step toward your destiny, you have to step away from your security.

Writers have told me more than once that I'm a better interview in defeat than in victory, which is a compliment I am extremely proud of.

It was all right until the sun came out and then everything started getting warmer.

We don't see clearly because we don't see with the eyes of our heart.

One of the troubles is this: the heart isn't heart-shaped.

When I hear the same formula being used over and over, I get bored. Just as huge pop artists have taken inspiration from things that are happening at the moment, I do the same with my music.

My plan was to stay in Canada to make films.