I grew up listening in awe to stories of their wartime adventures. My granny, Joan, was a journalist and wrote amazing letters to my grandpa when he was a prisoner of war, while my nana, Mary, was a Land Girl, then a Wren. They were so independent, resilient and glamorous. -Laura Carmichael Amazing
You have to have sympathy for and an empathy with a character in order to play them. -Laura Carmichael Sympathy
The Twenties have this sort of attitude where you never know what's around the corner. -Laura Carmichael Attitude
My history teacher was utterly terrifying, but her lessons were very inspiring. She got me interested in people and stories, which then led me to acting. -Laura Carmichael Teacher
