I just enjoy acting, whatever area - theatre, film, television. Michelle Dockery actareaenjoy 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
People will consider me a part of their lives for however long 'Downton Abbey' lasts. It's a lovely thing to feel as an actor. Michelle Dockery abbeyactordownton Change image and share on social
Being in the same scenes as Maggie Smith and Shirley MacLaine is something I will never forget. Michelle Dockery forgetmaclainemaggie Change image and share on social
I loved the 'Die Hard' films growing up and the 'Taken' movies. They're so entertaining, and I enjoy being on the edge of my seat. Michelle Dockery dieedgeenjoy Change image and share on social
'Downton Abbey' has become this huge thing, and I really enjoy the success of it, but I sometimes find myself on the outside looking in, which is sort of a healthy way to look at it so you don't get too caught up in it. Michelle Dockery abbeycatchdownton share on social
I think the success of 'Downton' is partly because there are effectively 18 leading characters, all given equal importance, so it's enormously involving on many levels. But also, it's a new story. It's not like Dickens or Austen, where everyone knows the denouement. Michelle Dockery austencharacterdenouement share on social
The journey matters as much as the destination. By engaging in the moment on set, I've stopped rushing and now find pleasure in the collaborative process - the characters, the costumes - rather than worrying about the finished product. Michelle Dockery charactercollaborativecostume share on social
I think some period drama can be quite alienating, but 'Downton' isn't. This is going to sound quite, um, pretentious, but someone said that it's like a soap written by a poet. Michelle Dockery alienatedowntondrama Change image and share on social