My family keeps me sane. I try to talk to my mum every other day. After I get off the phone, I have a renewed sense of clarity, so I guess a problem shared is a problem lost. It's important to me to keep them close. Michelle Dockery claritycloseday share on social
I think the first time I realised 'Downton Abbey' was a hit was when I was sitting in a tea shop in New York and the couple next to me were talking about 'Downton Abbey,' and then they recognised me. Michelle Dockery abbeycoupledownton Change image and share on social
In the early '20s, with the war over, there was a period of celebration, and you can see it in the fashion. Michelle Dockery 20scelebrationearly Change image and 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
Shakespeare and his work will always be relevant. He wrote those pieces hundreds of years ago and we haven't really changed as humans, have we? We have to deal with love, honour and adultery now - people were the same then, too - that's what's so wonderful and powerful. Michelle Dockery adulteryagochange share on social
The way I see it, the third series of 'Downton Abbey' is all about change and how each character adapts to those changes. Michelle Dockery abbeyadaptchange Change image and share on social
Playing Isabella in 'Measure for Measure' pushed me to my limits. Janet Suzman was directing, and she was very hard on me. I went through phases of not liking her at the time, but I loved her for it in the end. Michelle Dockery directendhard share on social
'Expect nothing and hope for the best' is my mantra. A drama teacher called Joseph Blatchley told me that, and it's the best advice I've had. If you keep an open mind and don't expect too much, then you won't be disappointed. Michelle Dockery adviceblatchleycall share on social
I'm not from aristocracy, or anything like that. Michelle Dockery aristocracy Change image and share on social
I get so excited about reading a new script. Michelle Dockery excitereadscript Change image and share on social
