Daisy Ridley

I auditioned for this agency. I got an advertisement first, and then something else, which I got fired from. It was soul-destroying. And then the next thing I got, I thought was going to be my big break, and they cut the role. It was only the year that I started auditioning for 'Star Wars' when I really started getting roles. ”

When I feel comfortable, I just like to sing and hum, and I don't even know I'm doing it. But sometimes someone will come over to me like, 'I love that song you were singing, but it's distracting.' ”

I love to come to L.A. to visit, and then I like to come to rainy old London because it's home. ”

Rey's parents left her at 5, and we meet her when she's late teens or early 20s, and for someone to keep hopeful that there's a better life to come, I think, is astounding. Though she starts off alone, she very much finds her place in a group of people, and that's lovely. ”

Your life goes on, and then your life goes on plus 'Star Wars.' It's just been an incredible time. ”

The thing about 'Star Wars' is that every single person is important. Even though Rey is a big role, everyone influences everyone. If that wasn't so, why would so many people remember Admiral Ackbar? ”

It's funny because the action figures are cool, and then I enjoy the magazines because that's me. Obviously, the fans are wonderful - they're so excited - but I'm not Rey, and people tend to not be able to differentiate the two. ”

I can knit quite well. I make really long scarves. ”

My film knowledge is pretty shocking. I'm trying to correct that. ”

Both my parents are creative. My dad did act when he was younger, but they're both very creative. ”