I went to drama school for three years, and the whole thing there is that hopefully you are introduced to a man called William Shakespeare who is the greatest of all time of all storytelling.
I think it's always easier to play parts that you have something concrete that you can relate to.
The things that prey on my mind in London seem to disappear as soon as I find myself in a different environment. Survival mode kicks in.
Documenting trips makes them that much richer. I stick in train tickets and business cards from restaurants. It makes the whole experience poetic, describing the sights, smells and sounds around me. It means I can relive the holiday years later.
I read a lot of heavy literature when I'm on set, so on holiday I want to indulge in something light-hearted.
Skiing in Whistler was great fun. It's an extreme environment that's very different to my own and I had never skied before, so I had to learn to take on the elements quite bravely. It was nice to try something new.
