"I wanted to be a doctor when I was young. I also wanted to be a paramedic, but I always wanted to be an actor as well. I didn't have kids or something that I needed to provide for."

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"I wanted to be a doctor when I was young. I also wanted to be a paramedic, but I always wanted to be an actor as well. I didn't have kids or something that I needed to provide for."

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"My college training was primarily in theatre, with an eye to becoming a director, actor, or producer."

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"If you're going to be that kind of actor and go way out there, it's really important to take care of yourself and have a safe place, whatever that is."

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"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."

Ladies

"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."

Time

"I've been in the industry from the age of 9, so I have an agent. That's how you get auditions."

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"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."

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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 did loads of student films and fringe theatre. I worked for free a lot."

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"I don't know if I'm a heartthrob or if I want to be one! I heard that I get the most fan mail. It's very flattering, and lovely to be popular with the public."

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"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."

People

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

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"Procrastination is like a credit card: it's a lot of fun until you get the bill."

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