I always knew that the only thing I wanted to do was act, but it took me a long time to say it out loud to anyone, let alone myself. I am surprised by how dogged I have been in wanting to make a living as a respected actress. Jessica Raine More Quotes by Jessica Raine More Quotes From Jessica Raine I did an A Level in Theatre Studies and had a really inspirational teacher, and then I just went on to university. Jessica Raine levels theatre teacher My first acting experience was a non-speaking role as a robot. My costume was a cardboard box covered in tinfoil, but I was so shy I refused to go on stage. Jessica Raine acting goes-on firsts If feathers don't ruffle, nothing flies. Jessica Raine ruffles feathers ifs After filming, I cant wait to shake off all that 50s primness. Ill go out to a gig and dance ridiculously. I love to lose myself in music. Just letting go - its dead important. Jessica Raine important waiting letting-go I have a lot of Breton striped top and silk shirts that always feel good. I also like things with a masculine edge and dislike anything too girly. Jessica Raine girly shirts feel-good I have a really adaptable face, but when I am just being me, people always think I am younger than I am. Jessica Raine faces people thinking For any role, I pretty much always go to the script, first and foremost. Jessica Raine scripts roles directors My fondest memories are of watching lambs being delivered. Jessica Raine lambs memories I find that women want to tell me about their birthing experiences. In the most excruciating detail. It's not put me off having children, but I do feel like I know too much. Jessica Raine too-much want children Im certainly not squeamish at all. The countryside makes you very aware of birth and death. Jessica Raine birth-and-death countryside birth I have a gorgeous coat that I found at a vintage fair - it's just so elegant. Unfortunately, it has a massive hole underneath the arm, as I think I may have worn it to death! Jessica Raine think vintage gorgeous death I would like to explore comedy, I want to do more theatre, and I definitely want a future in film. Jessica Raine future comedy theatre want I would like to explore comedy, I want to do more theatre, and I definitely want a future in film. I love science-fiction. Jessica Raine future comedy theatre love I am not posh. I went to a comprehensive school. Jessica Raine am i-am posh school I was always told at school I was posh, then I came to London, and here I'm told I have a country accent. Jessica Raine always london country school Schedules on TV are so tight, and it feels like they get tighter and tighter with every passing year. The idea of asking where your character's come from or where they grew up - you would just get a little bit laughed at. Jessica Raine your year you character I've been thinking recently about all the qualities you need in order to be an actor. First and foremost, you've got to have a thick skin and give out an 'I don't give a monkey's what you think' kind of vibe, while at the same time really caring what everyone thinks. You've got to be tough and sensitive at the same time. Jessica Raine you caring time thinking You know that book 'Quiet: the Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking', by Susan Cain? That's like my manifesto. The older I get, the more I think I could be a hermit. Jessica Raine you power book world I don't want to sound too bleeding heart, because I know how lucky I've been, but I never knew how hard it was to be the lead in a television show. Jessica Raine never know heart television My principal at RADA once told me, 'You'll know you're a professional when you don't feel like doing it but you have to do it.' Jessica Raine feel me you principal
