Lots of actors are slightly introverted, odd people who pretend to be other people. And then doing press it’s like, “What? I’ve got to go out and be charming and interesting? I like playing other characters because I don’t think that’s my forte!”
It’s quite humbling to continually be cast as someone who is really freaky.
I think the biggest lesson I have learned is not to get too anxious about your work.
I seem to have this slightly creepy, uncanny vibe about me.
I like the idea of doing really old professions… and acting is one of the oldest. There is something special about being in a theatre… and being on stage with a group of players.
I feel you’re allowed to be eccentric if you’re an artist or an aristocrat. And it should be open to all. We should all be allowed to be more eccentric!
I feel really lucky that I’ve been able to play not just creepy but kind of gross female characters as well. Maud is really quite icky and also does pretty strange things, but you feel so free when you’re doing it.
Every time I go to LA I have an asthma attack. I don’t think I’m made for Hollywood. I just want to maintain a level of happiness and joy with it all… There’s a feeling that you have to keep pushing yourself, but sometimes you need to just appreciate that you’ve got a nice moment to settle into.