I like to scare myself and throw myself off the deep end.
Samantha Barks
I'm a vegetarian and have been since I was about four because I struggled to separate the idea of the animal from the food.
I can't comprehend that I'm in the film of 'Les Miserables.' It's one of those dreams I thought would be unattainable for someone like me, who came from nowhere.
I've found that musical theater is my passion.
The red carpet is kind of a surreal experience. There's nothing normal about it, so for me the most important thing is to maintain some normality right until the point you get out of the car.
I've looked after my money. As I started working around my third birthday, my first check went straight to the bank.
I like to walk around Central Park and take in the vibe, have a picnic if the weather is good, and people-watch.
There's nothing like the buzz of live theater. You put it out there and receive an instant reaction: laughing, crying, yelling, applauding.
When I was a 7-year-old girl, in my bedroom, on my karaoke machine, I would sing 'On My Own' or do a one-woman version of 'Les Miserables.'
We all have an escape. Mine was theater.
I love peas and can happily tuck into a big bowl, but my favourite vegetables are Brussels sprouts. I talk about them so much that my fans call themselves Sam's Sprouts.
I think within what my job is, you always have to find a balance, because this job is also a life choice. You're traveling about; your hours are all over the place. If you're in a show, you're out every night.
I've always been a positive, optimistic person who loves life, and I've got a lot to be positive about.
I'm pretty fit, and I do home workouts or yoga.
One of my favourite eateries is Beechers Cheese Shop, which does the most incredible toasties.
When I was growing up in the Isle of Man with ambitions of being a performer, I really wanted to go to see a Broadway show.
I've always loved music and loved recording.
I love all things Christmas.
Life is all about balance. My work is very important to me, but so are my relationships. I make time for that aspect of my life, and it makes me happy having balance in my life.
If I wasn't performing, I wasn't alive. That's the truth. My parents had absolutely no interest in the business, but they knew it made me happy, so they said 'Go for it, girl!'
I love to sing random stuff. That's exciting for me.
I never have celebrity crushes.
I've learned that I've got to keep level-headed.
The day you stop learning and creating must be the most boring day.
It's important to be able to keep things fresh, no matter what age you are, or how many years you've been in the industry.
I grew up on a tiny little island.
I would love to have a varied career, like Hugh Jackman. He started in musical theater, then established himself in film, but he still does a lot of stage work. And he does it all beautifully.
I want to make smart choices.
I'd love to be a 'Bond' girl.
I began with dance, doing ballet at 3, then tap, jazz, modern. Then I sang in church choirs, learned how to play clarinet and drums, sang with rock bands and only then did I get into musical theatre.
I just sing the songs that people don't expect you to sing, because I just love having fun at karaoke and I'm always a bit nervous to sing something serious.
I love singing some Johnny Cash, which is interesting because it's in a guy's key; I love singing Elvis Presley.
It's important to make your social life and your friends and family - make that a priority.
You don't realize how much you miss it until you get back onstage and feel that buzz.
I grew up on such a small island, and professional theater seemed so far away. I never, ever thought I'd get so lucky to be appearing in movies.
I absolutely love my fans, and I get to chat to them a lot on Twitter, and that's why I think Twitter is really great. They call themselves 'The Sprouts' and they are really, really wonderful, so passionate, and they make me smile.
I'm always at my fittest when I'm doing a show - even when you're not on stage, you are running around backstage doing quick changes.
