“It's beneficial to play against your type; to be chameleon-like.” — Laura Carmichael Quote

It's beneficial to play against your type; to be chameleon-like.

When I emerge from filming I feel slightly out of synch with real life, but it's also a relief.

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.

The Twenties have this sort of attitude where you never know what's around the corner.

I think as an actor you're used to having to travel, so wherever the work, is you're willing to go.

Why is it so unutterably beneficial, the thought that someone besides myself knows me?

You coach your own system for so many years, that's all you ever know. To be able to step inside and see how others do it was very beneficial.

Deep conditioners have a high concentration of extremely beneficial ingredients that promote the healthiest hair possible. They're an easy way to get a quick pick me up and noticeably softer, easier to manage hair in minutes.

Coconut oil is one of the most beneficial sources of fat. It is comprised of medium-chain fatty acids or MCFAs, which are easier to break down and metabolize into energy than large-chain fatty acids, which are often stored in the body as fat for later use.