- Vivienne Westwood makes such beautifully structured clothes that are especially flattering if you are curvy.
- When people come up to me and say, "Oh my God - you're that character", I feel like replying, "No, I'm just like you; it's just a job".
- My upbringing has always been quite equal in terms of cultural influences. But it's unlikely that anything could prepare you for a job that involves belting out Proclaimers songs on camera, in Edinburgh and in public.
- My father was a classical singer of baroque music, and my older sister was in musical theatre, and I thought about doing the same thing but then realised straight acting was for me.
- I've felt the pressure of wanting to be known as a young actress rather than just Alisha from Misfits (2009).
- It's great to express yourself and tell other people's stories and get into the minds of people who aren't like you.
- A good cup of Earl Grey tea - you can't beat it.
- Having done Misfits (2009) for three years solid, you become known for doing one thing, so I've wanted to change things up as much as possible with each job.
- I'd love to see a Nirvana biopic. I loved them when I was younger. I really like jazz music, so I'd like to see a Billie Holiday biopic - she was a fascinating woman.
- I'd love to be in a period drama - that's my obsession. But being a mixed-race actress, there aren't so many roles you're right for.
- It's nice to have proper film fans respecting and appreciating your work.
- I'd love to get my teeth into Shakespeare.
- I think as a Brit, you grow up watching Hollywood movies from Day One, so the American accent has always been something that, in a general way, has come pretty easy to me.
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