'Othello' was my first Shakespearean discovery. I was obsessed with drama at school, and I studied the play for my English GCSE. Desdemona is the part that everyone wants, but Iago's wife Emilia is the one I've always been drawn to. Michelle Dockery desdemonadiscoverydrama share on social
A good friend of mine works at Oxfam and has been closely involved in the charity's aid efforts in Syria. Michelle Dockery aidcharityclosely Change image and share on social
I just want a really varied career, and just to keep going, really. Michelle Dockery careervary Change image and share on social
My mum taught me always to see the funny side of things. Michelle Dockery funnymumside Change image and share on social
I really enjoy singing, it's entirely different to acting because I'm just being myself. Michelle Dockery actenjoysing Change image and share on social
Shakespeare is renewed each time you see it or read it. I've seen 'Midsummer Night's Dream' so many times, and each time it's a little different, or a different line leaps out at me. It's like re-reading a good book over and over, always noticing something you hadn't seen the time before - and that's rare. Michelle Dockery bookdreamgood share on social
You learn an incredible amount doing theatre, not just about to behave. Michelle Dockery amountbehaveincredible Change image and share on social
In my twenties, I was a bit of a worrier; it bothered me what people thought of me, what job I was doing. Michelle Dockery bitebotherjob Change image and share on social
My dad worked all sorts of jobs when I was growing up and finally ended up as a surveyor; my mum delivers meals to old folk around where we live. We didn't have much money when I was growing up, but I had a very happy childhood. Michelle Dockery childhooddaddeliver share on social
I love cycling, but if I could find a way of building something above the streets for cyclists, that would be amazing. We need even more space. Michelle Dockery amazebuildcycle Change image and share on social