I always start from scratch with a character - they're never based on anyone else. You get ideas of what people look like, and I'm a great people watcher. You can draw inspiration from people. Amanda Burton basecharacterdraw Change image and share on social
I think you know what you're up against when you take on a piece that you know is going to involve dragging up a lot emotions - you can end up being deeply immersed in gloom. Amanda Burton deeplydragemotion Change image and share on social
I would never have changed anything in the past. I have been acting for 32 years now and I feel so lucky to be able to have done exactly what I wanted to do. Amanda Burton actchangefeel Change image and share on social
If I want to run around a field when I'm 70, I would like to have that option. Amanda Burton fieldoptionrun Change image and share on social
I like to think I'm a listener, and I'm fascinated by observing people - I suppose you just lock that in. Amanda Burton fascinatelistenerlock Change image and share on social
I'm becoming more squeamish. I didn't use to be - nine years of 'Silent Witness' prepared me for most things one will have the misfortune to see in life. Before, I'd be wading up to my neck in gore, but now I tend to look away. Amanda Burton gorelifemisfortune share on social
I couldn't imagine a home without animals. Amanda Burton animalhomeimagine Change image and share on social
I think some people think that being on television makes you a sitting duck, but you have the right to remain private. Amanda Burton duckmakepeople Change image and share on social
