I don't mind wearing a corset, it informs your posture, changes the way you move, you can't slouch.

So wearing a corset certainly changes your state of mind.

'Expect nothing and hope for the best' is my mantra. A drama teacher called Joseph Blatchley told me that, and it's the best advice I've had. If you keep an open mind and don't expect too much, then you won't be disappointed.

I'm quite into the French way - simple elegance with just a suggestion of sexiness, nothing vulgar.

'Downton Abbey' has become this huge thing, and I really enjoy the success of it, but I sometimes find myself on the outside looking in, which is sort of a healthy way to look at it so you don't get too caught up in it.

I love cycling, but if I could find a way of building something above the streets for cyclists, that would be amazing. We need even more space.