Quotes from Lily James

Drama school was a lifeline for me, it saved me. I found it very nurturing - I just clung on.

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

I think I feel most like a princess when I'm sort of bursting with happiness and love, so whether that would be, like, with my boyfriend or my family or at a really fun party – just when you're full of life.

I played Nina in 'The Seagull,' and I remember thinking it's incredible to see all the actresses in the past that've played her. It's quite strengthening. You feel a part of the family of actresses going through and giving something of themselves to the role.

Any kid in the world can draw from strengths within - we all have the potential with that.

'Cinderella' touches on loss, and there was definitely a strong sense of grief in my life.

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

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.

As an actor, you get a bit itchy to do something entirely different.

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.