I love that as a black person I've experienced not being a minority. I think that's helped me to combat the minority mentality people can have here, which can stop them scaling the heights.

I think until Britain acknowledges just how much of a presence black people had here before the Sixties, then there are certain stories that are not going to be inclusive of what I have to offer.

I love writing. I think writing and directing go hand in hand.

I love emotion. I love being in love. And showing that on screen. I think it's wonderful.

I love doing fight scenes. I've been a dancer since I was 3 years old, so I think that helped me with the movements.

I love being a redhead. It's a rare thing, so I think there's a bond between redheads.