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" I was always told at school I was posh, then I came to London, and here I'm told I have a country accent. "
Jessica Raine
Here
School
Always
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" I don't want to sound too bleeding heart, because I know how lucky I've been, but I never knew how hard it was to be the lead in a television show. "
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" For any role, I pretty much always go to the script, first and foremost. "
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" My principal at RADA once told me, 'You'll know you're a professional when you don't feel like doing it but you have to do it.' "
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" On stage, I find anger at the unfairness of the world easily. "
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" I'd love to do films, but I'd feel bad in my gut if I did anything just for the money. I want to wait for something I'm really passionate about, even if I don't work for a year. "
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" I hadn't realised what an institution 'Doctor Who' is. "
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" After filming, I can't wait to shake off all that '50s primness. I'll go out to a gig and dance ridiculously. I love to lose myself in music. Just letting go - it's dead important. "
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" I have always appreciated vintage clothing, but after working on 'Call the Midwife' for six months, I love moving away from vintage in my day-to-day wear. "
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" I think my dream would be to move into film, purely because there's a definite beginning, middle and end to a project. I struggle a bit with such a big series that's going all the time. "
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" I have a gorgeous coat that I found at a vintage fair - it's just so elegant. Unfortunately, it has a massive hole underneath the arm, as I think I may have worn it to death! "
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" I find that women want to tell me about their birthing experiences. In the most excruciating detail. It's not put me off having children, but I do feel like I know too much. "
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" My first acting experience was a non-speaking role as a robot. My costume was a cardboard box covered in tinfoil, but I was so shy I refused to go on stage. "
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" I've not stopped going on public transport. I love going on it. "
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" The first time I had to hold a baby, I was really nervous, but I soon grew in confidence. "
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" I am not posh. I went to a comprehensive school. "
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" I have a lot of Breton striped top and silk shirts that always feel good. I also like things with a masculine edge and dislike anything too girly. "
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