Being a mum is the best thing that has ever been given to me in my life. Emilia Fox lifemumthing Change image and share on social
Every day I fantasise about situations and little themes I see in front of me that would make a good beginning of a story. But one has to be disciplined and just sit down and do it. Emilia Fox begindaydiscipline Change image and share on social
I read all the Agatha Christies when I was younger and like Sherlock Holmes. Crime fiction has always fascinated me, but I'll read anything anyone gives me. Emilia Fox agathachristycrime Change image and share on social
I didn't realise my upbringing was unusual until my teens. As the child of two actors, I presumed that visiting film sets and being surrounded by colourful characters was normal. Emilia Fox actorcharacterchild Change image and share on social
I'm not crazy about having lots of time to myself. Whenever I come back from filming away, I immediately want to go and see my friends and my family and re-establish my life. I can fill time when I'm alone, but I love being around other people. Emilia Fox backcrazyestablish share on social
I'm not very good at time off. I'm happier when I'm working. It's something to do with not knowing what the next job is, so you appreciate it while it's there. I thrive on it, actually. But now I do it to please myself. Emilia Fox goodhappyjob share on social
I've always believed in trying to be as open as possible. I think it almost comes with the job - if you can bare your emotions, it makes for better acting. Emilia Fox actbarebelieve Change image and share on social
I am a single mother - that is the reality. Emilia Fox motherrealitysingle Change image and share on social
My mother was very ill when I was 18. She had a brain operation and then a nervous breakdown. It's very strange when you see your parents, who have always been your pillars of strength, suddenly become vulnerable. You don't know whether to be angry that they are not strong or devastated. Emilia Fox angrybrainbreakdown share on social
The difficulty with film is you always have to consign a story to being a certain length, whereas with a book you don't have budget constraints; you can cast it yourself. Emilia Fox bookbudgetcast Change image and share on social
