I auditioned for this agency. I got an advertisement first, and then something else, which I got fired from. It was soul-destroying. And then the next thing I got, I thought was going to be my big break, and they cut the role. It was only the year that I started auditioning for 'Star Wars' when I really started getting roles.

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Hope makes people good, a lot of the time. You hope for a brighter future, and resentment is outweighed.

I went to a school called Tring Park School for the Performing Arts. I went because initially I was very naughty, and my mom thought if I was busy, I'd be better. And I didn't really do acting until later on in the school, with an amazing teacher. I left, went traveling, came back.

It became my solace. Because it's the only thing structured in my life right now. Training is sort of a therapy session, I guess.

I've never been one for crushing on famous people.

Your life goes on, and then your life goes on plus 'Star Wars.' It's just been an incredible time.

I love to come to L.A. to visit, and then I like to come to rainy old London because it's home.