I grew up listening in awe to stories of their wartime adventures. My granny, Joan, was a journalist and wrote amazing letters to my grandpa when he was a prisoner of war, while my nana, Mary, was a Land Girl, then a Wren. They were so independent, resilient and glamorous.
From Laura Carmichael
When I'm in a tricky situation I often think: 'What would Beyonce do?' It helps.
You have to have sympathy for and an empathy with a character in order to play them.
I have such a huge girl crush on Beyonce.
I certainly never saw myself as posh.
I'd love to work in the States; I'd love to work anywhere where you get a good script and a good part to play. But I do love British film as well.
I've been really lucky because I've managed to become wonderful friends with a handful of very talented British designers. Christopher Kane has become one of my very good friends - also Erdem. Jonathan Saunders is another brilliant talent who's very kind. We all hang out.
I don't really get recognised very much.
I've not sat with my agent going: 'Where is the next hopeless girl I can play?' They just come along.
I cry at films and TV and even adverts.
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