You know that book 'Quiet: the Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking', by Susan Cain? That's like my manifesto. The older I get, the more I think I could be a hermit. Jessica Raine bookcainhermit Change image and share on social
I'm certainly not squeamish at all. The countryside makes you very aware of birth and death. Jessica Raine awarebirthcountryside Change image and share on social
My fondest memories are of watching lambs being delivered. Jessica Raine deliverfondlamb Change image and share on social
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. Jessica Raine beginbigbite Change image and share on social
I always knew that the only thing I wanted to do was act, but it took me a long time to say it out loud to anyone, let alone myself. I am surprised by how dogged I have been in wanting to make a living as a respected actress. Jessica Raine actactressdog share on social
I don't want to sound too bleeding heart, because I know how lucky I've been, but I never knew how hard it was to be the lead in a television show. Jessica Raine bleedhardhave Change image and share on social
For any role, I pretty much always go to the script, first and foremost. Jessica Raine foremostprettyrole Change image and share on social
It's amazing what it opens up in women when you tell them you've just played a midwife. Jessica Raine amazehavemidwife Change image and share on social
You have that moment just before you go on - I've had it in every play - where you just kind of want to run away. There's a whole audience, and they are waiting outside, and you're like, 'Why am I doing this again? Why? Why?' Jessica Raine audiencehavekind share on social
After filming, I can't wait to shake off all that '50s primness. I'll go out to a gig and dance ridiculously. I love to lose myself in music. Just letting go - it's dead important. Jessica Raine 50sdancedead Change image and share on social