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"If you want to act, you have to devote yourself to it. Send out letters and photos every day, work all the hours under the sun, whatever it takes. If you're not determined, you won't get anywhere."
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"I don't have role models or watch much TV. I go to awards ceremonies but often I don't even know who the people are. I think that's good, because then you don't have preconceived ideas about them."

"I get to meet fantastic people, and I get to go through so many emotions. For me, I have a craving for that. When I'm acting, I feel great. It's not to be famous."

"Working on such a big film was amazing. I learned a lot. There weren't too many stunts, just some doubling."

"I enjoy playing other people. It's a great job and it's challenging. I couldn't do a desk job."

"I've done quite a few adverts. I've also done some presenting and acting work in Spain. I did a lot of Spanish education videos for people wanting to learn English."

"My parents couldn't afford a full time drama school, but I basically just did every class I could do, and followed every drama interest I could. When I was 15 or 16 I did drama courses."

"It's not just about filming, you go to awards and interviews too. I enjoy all of it, even learning my lines!"

"What surprises me is when people give me their mobile number. The other day, someone on a bus asked if I swear. I said I try not to, but of course I'm just a normal person."

"I'm not confident with the ladies. I can't just ask someone out in a club. I'd like to say I'm a gentleman."
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