Christopher Parker

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

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

“I don't watch much TV or films, but I've watched Cameron Diaz.”

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

“I want more muscles! I go to the gym three or four times a week with a personal trainer. I can afford that now. I can't put on weight though, no matter how much I eat.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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 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 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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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