You're used to having a camera in your face when you're playing a character - it's like having a mask on. But when you have to be you, you're so worried you'll make an idiot of yourself. Acting is a kind of escapism. Sheridan Smith actcameracharacter share on social
I lack confidence, but I've been so lucky the way jobs have come to me, and I'm so grateful for them. I know how many brilliant actors there are out there who aren't getting the chances. While the work is there, I will grab it with both hands. It could all end tomorrow. You never know what's around the corner. Sheridan Smith actorbrilliantchance share on social
I swore on screen when I got the Olivier for 'Legally Blonde,' I was so surprised. Awards where the public vote mean a lot. I'm a big Twitter fan and like talking to people who support me. Sheridan Smith awardbigblonde Change image and share on social
Not having gone to drama school, I always feel like a bit of a fraud, but so far it looks as though I've not been found out. Sheridan Smith bitedramafeel Change image and share on social
I suffer a lot with nerves and stage fright. Sheridan Smith frightlotnerve Change image and share on social
When I was 16, I played Tallulah in 'Bugsy Malone' at the Queen's Theatre. Me and five others shared a flat together in Blackheath. It was brilliant being 16 and living in London with my mates. Sheridan Smith blackheathbrilliantbugsy Change image and share on social
I live in Selfridges because it has everything under one roof. Liberty's is great for the same reason - I'm so lazy, I hate walking from shop to shop. Powder in Crouch End always has great designer labels in, so when I walk past I have to put my blinkers on because every time I nip in I come out with too much stuff; it's dangerous. Sheridan Smith blinkercrouchdangerous share on social
When you're hiding behind a character all the time, as soon as you have to be yourself, you feel kind of terrified. Sheridan Smith characterfeelhide Change image and share on social