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
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
The whole acting game can sometimes be a bit false, and you meet a lot of people in it for the fame - so there's nothing I love more than going back to Essex. Michelle Dockery actbackbite Change image and 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
'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
My godchildren went to see Taylor Swift in concert and got to meet her. They literally ran toward her and hugged her, and it was amazing. I got big bonus points for it. I'll remind them when they're teenagers. Michelle Dockery amazebigbonus 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
I don't get recognized all the time, but it tends to happen more in America, and people are so lovely when they do. Michelle Dockery americahappenlovely Change image and 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
