Miranda Raison |
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Your character sometimes beats up men twice her size. Are you a tough
cookie in real life?
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"I thought I knew how to look after myself after growing up with two brothers, but now they're both much bigger than me I'm not so sure!. I do adopt a sort of London attitude that I think has a certain 'back off' quality about it but I'm an absolute drip on the phone!"
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| What are the values you most value in those close to you? |
| "Loyalty, a sense of humour, a certain cosiness, and an enjoyment of good food!" |
How does the rising sensitivity about terrorism in Britain affect work on a series like Spooks?
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"Although it is a fictional show Spooks does have a certain responsibility to its audience. It's an intelligent drama, and the writers do such a great job of varying storylines to prevent the show promoting just one view of the state of the world. As a member of the cast it is very important to make a firm distinction between being an actor and being someone whose political views people would wish to listen to!"
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You had a small part in the Woody Allen flick Match Point with Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Rhys-Meyers. Would you like to follow in the Irish star's footsteps by trying to make a name for yourself in Hollywood?
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"Most definitely. I'm committed to projects here at the moment, but I would like to work in both American and European film in the near future."
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How did you prepare for portraying your character in Spooks?
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"I was given a fascinating array of literature written by past and present 'spooks' -obviously not using their real names - describing operations and certain events. I also chose her shoes! All great characters begin with their shoes!"
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Who was your greatest childhood hero?
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"Supergirl. It was one of our most-watched, worn-out old videos and I thought that Helen Slater, who played her, was the most beautiful thing I'd ever seen."
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| What famous actor would you most like to kiss in a TV or movie role? |
"Ooh! Sam Rockwell, especially in Charlie's Angels. Jason Bateman from Arrested Development is absolutely gorgeous and funny, and a certain Raza Jaffrey's quite a cracker."
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Is it true you're going to be appearing in Dr Who? If so, can you tell us a bit about your role?
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"It's true! I'm filming in Cardiff at the moment with the nicest possible cast and crew, and it couldn't be more fun. Dr Who is particularly keen to keep storylines under wraps, but I will say that the character wears my fantasy wardrobe and that she's a far cry from Jo Portman!"
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Of all the directors you have worked with, who has made the biggest impression on you and why?
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"Woody Allen, because he's Woody Allen. That may sound silly, but when he walked towards me on my first day wearing Woody Allen's glasses and with Woody Allen's voice I was pretty dumbstruck. There. I'll say it again in case you didn't get that - Woody Allen."
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Do you think you'd have what it takes to be a real life spy?
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"Absolutely not. I can't keep a secret and I need ten hours sleep!"
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