When I was young, I went with my mum to see some really random independent films, which really spoke to me: 'My Beautiful Laundrette,' 'Secrets and Lies'... It wasn't all arthouse, though!
The girlfriend roles that we are usually offered are nearly always just kind and supportive. So it is refreshing for women and for men to see something different.
In London, people don't make eye contact; it's almost too provocative.
In the movies, there's this idea that you're only desirable if you're physically dazzling.
You don't lose your sexuality just because you're not wearing mascara.
I was always putting on plays for my family. Usually silly ones. I used my imagination a lot, and it was something that came naturally to me.
My mum took me to the theatre a lot, and I'd obsess over them for weeks after. She took me to see 'The Blue Room' at The Royal Exchange when I was 13, and that was a profound moment for me - I remember really wanting to be an actor. It really spoke to me like nothing else had before.
I like beautiful things that are striking.
Be creative, have a good time, and be yourself.