‘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
I really enjoy singing, it’s entirely different to acting because I’m just being myself. – Michelle Dockery
When I was a child, I went to stage school three times a week in the evenings – singing, ballet, tap, modern and acting, and I loved it. – Michelle Dockery
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
I had dance training from a very young age, 3 or 4… It taught me how to present myself, about preparation and working in an ensemble, and it’s something that carries with me to this day. – Michelle Dockery
Silk scarves are my thing. I tie them to my handbag or thread them through belt loops or wear them in my hair. Never round my neck, though. – Michelle Dockery
In the early ’20s, with the war over, there was a period of celebration, and you can see it in the fashion. – Michelle Dockery
I want a house with a garden, but slap bang in the centre of London. Next door to a sushi bar. – Michelle Dockery
If Shakespeare was around today I would ask him out to dinner. The only thing I don’t like about him is the way he did his hair. – Michelle Dockery
In my twenties, I was a bit of a worrier; it bothered me what people thought of me, what job I was doing. – Michelle Dockery
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
I don’t mind wearing a corset, it informs your posture, changes the way you move, you can’t slouch. – Michelle Dockery
‘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
I’m quite surprised at how out of control I can be on stage because, actually, I find I like to be in control in life. It’s quite freeing, really. – Michelle Dockery
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
I’ve had moments of thinking maybe I should go on Twitter. It’s something that I’ve been shy about, and I’ve thought that maybe I should do it. – Michelle Dockery
I love cycling, but if I could find a way of building something above the streets for cyclists, that would be amazing. We need even more space. – Michelle Dockery
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