I'm half-Welsh, half-Russian. My maternal grandmother is Russian. I've very much a mongrel, which is good in a way because it makes me quite a blank …

- Sophia Myles

I know so many acting careers that are deliberately kickstarted by a publicist placing a bit of rubbish in a newspaper. And I don't want that. If som…

- Sophia Myles

I've chosen not to talk about my really private life to the press - I've never invited a huge amount of attention.

- Sophia Myles

I would love to do a really cool romantic comedy, perhaps with Hugh Grant. I think he is brilliant. That's the kind of film I love to go to see. I lo…

- Sophia Myles

The culture of celebrity has become insane. It's all based on fantasy, and I find it creepy and disturbing.

- Sophia Myles

I don't want to be known for anything other than the fact that I play characters in movies.

- Sophia Myles

I don't want to be famous. I like to be able to sit in a cafe and watch the world go by and observe people.

- Sophia Myles

What I do for a living means that people look at me. As an actress, you are scrutinized. You are not just dealing with your looks privately, you are …

- Sophia Myles

If you were to do a line-up of past suitors, it's definitely a very eclectic group, is all I'll say.

- Sophia Myles