Quotes from Karla Crome

There are decisions I could have made, moves I could have made, that would have got me seen more. I do it because I enjoy the craft and the challenge of trying to make something that doesn't exist come alive, and that's what I'm in it for.

I have a camp fascination with all things musical theatre - I've even got the box set of 'Britannia High.'

I briefly flirted with the idea of more stable career choices but they never excited me. I know it's a bit of a cliche but I remember doing school plays in primary school and feeling at home on the stage.

One of the joys about my job is that I've been able to constantly move and keep changing. The whole point of being an actor is you change your exterior everytime you do a new job and that's what keeps it exciting.

Certainty regarding your career aged 15 is very unusual.

For women to succeed in politics, business and entrepreneurial ventures they have to battle against a stereotype of being heartless and unfeminine.

There are a lot of period dramas out there but not many opportunities for a mixed-race actress to play a period role.

You, Me and The Apocalypse' is epic!

I read somewhere that people who make lists are more likely to achieve their ambitions.

You need to be able to maintain a healthy voice and fit body to be able to give performances in a big theatre night after night.