Cressida Bonas

I'm not really one of those people who's always out. I like being at home. ”

I just love being in the arts. ”

I never got to know my grandparents, and I am envious of my friends who have a special relationship with theirs. ”

Martin Joyce is a beautiful dancer and an amazing choreographer. He choreographed the Mulberry dance film I was in, 'From London with Love.' A truly talented man. ”

If I ever feel like, 'Oh, my life!' or get upset by silly things like a photographer, or if someone has written something nasty that's upset me, I just think, 'Worse things happen at sea.' ”

My older sisters and brother are all amazing beings and inspiring people. They are my best friends and have guided and taught me consistently throughout my life. ”

I don't really understand it: in real life, I'm often so shy - paralysingly so - but when I'm performing, it's totally different. I feel free. ”

I love that theatre can be political. You can go watch a play; it sends out messages, and you can go away thinking differently to the way you thought about it before. ”

I'm a strong, independent woman. ”

I'm much more confident performing than I am in social situations. ”