41 Quotes by Jessica Raine

Shoes are a good starting point. I've become quite fussy about them! A patent pair of Sonia Rykiel oxfords have become invaluable.

On stage, I find anger at the unfairness of the world easily.

I grew up just outside Hay-on-Wye, on the borders of Wales, on a farm. It was an amazing childhood, but I got a bit stir crazy when I hit my teens. There was the feeling of having to get out, you know, but it was definitely idyllic.

I have a gorgeous coat that I found at a vintage fair - it's just so elegant. Unfortunately, it has a massive hole underneath the arm, as I think I may have worn it to death!

I have always appreciated vintage clothing, but after working on 'Call the Midwife' for six months, I love moving away from vintage in my day-to-day wear.

I was always told at school I was posh, then I came to London, and here I'm told I have a country accent.

My principal at RADA once told me, 'You'll know you're a professional when you don't feel like doing it but you have to do it.'

I think my dream would be to move into film, purely because there's a definite beginning, middle and end to a project. I struggle a bit with such a big series that's going all the time.

I would like to explore comedy, I want to do more theatre, and I definitely want a future in film. I love science-fiction.