Wearing this kind of costume is not something I fantasize about. It's not natural, it's not comfortable. I don't see myself as this. But it gives you dramatic license to do almost anything when you're dressed as a bug.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I've done a few costume dramas, and people say, 'What was it like wearing the costumes? Did they really help you with your character?,' and most of the time it doesn't make any difference. You're wearing something a bit weird, and it's sort of uncomfortable, but it doesn't really have a huge impact on the part that you're playing.
I definitely feel, when I'm wearing the costume, that I could scare people and hurt them.
Costume is a huge part of getting into character. Your body soaks in what you're wearing, and you turn into someone else.
It's always fun messing around with costumes and stuff. You know there is an element of acting that you've got to dress-up; that's part of it.
I put the costume on and said 'It's not very comfortable, but it looks amazing,' so it's all good.
One thing about costume design - and I think design in general - but especially costume design, is people have a misconception that it's very glamorous work.
A bad outfit can really get me down. If I'm wearing something really normal and boring, it's like torture.
I wear a lot of things for fun. Sometimes I'll wear one item that is deliberately stupid because that will make the outfit cool.
My father has developed a tradition of surprising us at some point by appearing in fancy dress. He buys a new costume each year and typically gets carried away. A couple of Christmases ago he appeared in an inflatable sumo outfit. It's endearing, really, and only quite embarrassing.
I've never been naturally fashion conscious. I'm the kind of person who sees a whole outfit in a magazine, runs out and buys it but looks like a clown.