I was told it might be quite difficult to conceive, so it really was a great blessing when my pregnancy suddenly happened. I had been diagnosed years ago with polycystic ovarian syndrome, which can affect your fertility - but luckily, in my case, it didn't.

Natasha Little

'Pride And Prejudice' takes place in a similar period to 'Vanity Fair,' and yet there's a huge difference between Jane Austen and Thackeray.

Natasha Little

I wouldn't feel comfortable talking to someone I didn't know very well and, beyond that person, a readership of X millions, about things I think are private.

Natasha Little

My family weren't actors, and we didn't know any actors. It wasn't even something I was aware you could do as a job. I thought you had to be a Redgrave or a Barrymore before you were allowed to go to drama school.

Natasha Little

I'm guilty of it myself, sort of thinking, 'Classic novels: snoozeville.' But there is a huge amount of wonderful material.

Natasha Little

Having my own family has made me realise there's more to life than chasing the next job.

Natasha Little

Being an actor does make you aware of your age.

Natasha Little

I was told it might be quite difficult to conceive, so it really was a great blessing when my pregnancy suddenly happened. I had been diagnosed years ago with polycystic ovarian syndrome, which can affect your fertility - but luckily, in my case, it didn't.

Natasha Little

As an actor, I'm in such a privileged position because my work is job by job. If something doesn't fit in with family life, there's more flexibility.

Natasha Little

I love my work, and I feel fortunate to be doing a job I love, but it isn't the centre of my life.

Natasha Little

Acting was a slow-burn thing. I found it was something I really, really liked doing, but it wasn't until my third year at drama school that I actually thought, 'Oh, right, I'm trained for this now; I'd better see if I can do it.'

Natasha Little

I know some people are really comfortable with talking about their feelings and hopes and fears in public, but I'm not, and I don't think it's that extraordinary.

Natasha Little

It's funny landing parts now where I'm somebody's mum. I remember the first time I was asked to play a mum. I was easily old enough, but because I didn't have any children, I thought, 'That seems really grown-up.'

Natasha Little

I've been very fortunate.

Natasha Little

Getting older doesn't bother me. When I was 30, I thought I should have achieved more, but you get more comfortable and think it's time to stop putting pressure on yourself.

Natasha Little

I know it sounds ridiculous, but I haven't quite got over the miracle that you plant things, and they do sprout up.

Natasha Little

I love acting. It's what I do, not what I am.

Natasha Little

I love rehearsing; it's the best part of the job.

Natasha Little

By the time I was 10, I had lived in 11 different countries.

Natasha Little

I'm not cool at all. I'm the least cool person I know.

Natasha Little

I have this sense of humour which is about as sophisticated as a seven-year-old schoolboy. I get very overexcited and silly.

Natasha Little