I have a lot of Breton striped top and silk shirts that always feel good. I also like things with a masculine edge and dislike anything too girly.

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

If feathers don't ruffle, nothing flies.

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.

For any role, I pretty much always go to the script, first and foremost.

I have a really adaptable face, but when I am just being me, people always think I am younger than I am.

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

My fondest memories are of watching lambs being delivered.

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.

On stage, I find anger at the unfairness of the world easily.

...make sure if you're working hard at something it's in a subject you actually want to remember something about ten years later.

Happiness is not something you postpone for the future it is something you design for the present.

Next to the dog, the wastebasket is your best friend.

There's always a part of your nation's history that you haven't been told that... has a powerful impact on how you yourself may behave and may believe.

There were never that many women stand-up comics in the past because the power to make people laugh is also a power that gets people upset.

I'm aware of my songs. I'm aware of them because they're about true emotions, true feelings, things that matter.

What kind of wedding do you want?" "The one with a groom.

Some people will believe anything if you whisper it to them.

I tell the truth through music. Other people tend to catch on and agree with my truth and it turns out we are all really similar.

When you concentrate on agriculture and industry and are frugal in expenditures, Heaven cannot impoverish your state.