Lena Headey

I'm sort of like a T. rex in the world of female actresses. Every time a job is finished, I look at my car and think, 'Could I live in it?'

I've been working a long time, and mostly European films.

A lady of a certain age must keep her top on. That's what I feel.

Lost Boys' is one of my all-time faves. I just thought it would be great to be a vampire. I remember this movie called 'Once Bitten,' which is about an '80s sort of power girl who became a vampire and was really, like, sexy. Hair like she was from 'Dallas,' shoulder pads, big earrings.

I'm a tomboy. I used to get into a lot of fights. Don't know why - self-expression, I guess.

Getting the role in '300' saved me. I'd been out of work for 11 months after 'The Brothers Grimm.' Once the film came out and didn't do so well, the director Terry Gilliam blamed me for absolutely everything. It was pretty appalling, and I had started to wonder if I'd ever get another job again when I was asked to audition for '300.'

I like to keep my personal life private.

Does our culture have a need for violence? I don't know. I guess it's a personal thing.