Lily James

“Boarding school in Tring was a bit of a bubble that burst when I went to Hackney to go to drama school.”

“At drama school, we were taught to write down your dreams and carry them around in your wallet with you, and they'll come true, but I didn't do that.”

“I loved all the princess films, and I grew up with them, and I think it's really cool how they've changed over the years - how the princesses have become more positive role models right up until 'Frozen.'”

“The famous pilot season literally sends shivers down my spine.”

“My mom passed down to me her old Levi's denim jacket. When I left it on a plane, I was devastated. I've never been able to find anything with quite the same cool, faded look.”

“I don't like seeing celebs looking too skinny, I love it when they look healthy and comfortable in their bodies and embrace their curves.”

“Top athletes are like warriors.”

“When I worked with Bill Nighy on 'Wrath of the Titans,' he said to me, 'There's one thing you can promise me, and that's never, ever, ever read your reviews.'”

“Growing up, I was always prancing around and singing... and I just never really stopped.”

“I love to start the morning with a mist spray, especially after a night out.”

“It's weird when you get roles that coincide with your life.”

“I thought it'd be interesting to play an off-centre character who doesn't have to be pretty.”

“I loved learning to fight and kill zombies.”

“I love clothes but it's a struggle for me to get out of jeans and a baggy jumper.”

“The greatest thing is that usually the auditions you think are bad are the ones you get.”

“To be honest, when I was growing up - I think it's because of Kate Winslet and 'Titanic' - I always wanted to do period.”

“I'm dying to do a tiny indie and play something totally naturalistic without any sort of constraints on me. Something where I can shock everyone.”

“I think everyone can feel like an outsider. I know I have. I've always felt like one.”

“It's so hard coming out of drama school to claim your right to be taken seriously and even get auditions.”

“I think it's probably best to work out in the morning to get it out of the way. My ultimate top tip is to drag yourself, even if you have to roll yourself out of your bed and in to a sit-up - it's really not that bad once you start.”