“I would be writing an essay that was due in the next day until about 1...” — Felicity Jones Quote

I would be writing an essay that was due in the next day until about 1 A.M., and then I would be up at 6 A.M. and on a train to Birmingham to record 'The Archers'. It was pretty intense.

Acting has always existed alongside my normal life. It's been a case of learning on the job. I've worked in so many styles, with so many people, so I've picked bits up from everyone and everything.

I think actors always find the dialogue doesn't quite fit, so you always have to play with it.

I'm obsessed with subtexts. I love that we often don't say what we feel. That gap between the two. I like it when actors reveal a lot without having to say it.

I came close to joining Villa early on in my career but nothing happened. I met with them and also with people from Birmingham but nothing materialised.

Birmingham has managed to keep that warmth, and it has the friendliest people. I can't see why I would want to leave.

I was born in Birmingham, and then I moved to Rotterdam when I was about five/six and then came back when I was 14.

I think the city isn't talked about enough, there are not enough people championing Birmingham. When I was at university in Manchester I wasn't a fan, I was a bit down on my home city. But as I've got older I love living here. It's easy to get around the country to gigs, and it's a calming, friendly city.