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I'd like to be known for my character.

I want to protect my life. I don't want my life to become a reality show.

In my work, I want to convince people that I'm that character. If they know everything about Lesley Manville - private life, all of that stuff - it doesn't help. So the kind of anonymity I enjoy is key.

I've actually always been interested in following a character more long term, but the only place to really do that as an actor is on a TV series.

After doing this, going away, trying other things and working on other shows, this character, and working within Days of Our Lives, has been one of the most enjoyable experiences in my career.

I don't want to be known for anything other than the fact that I play characters in movies.

I can't act, and so I have to live that particular character in my real life and then exhibit it on screen.

I seek no longer to be a 'famous' person, and instead I wish to live a 'normal' life.