The whole dream of having your own place is great, but the reality is having to cook and clean yourself and do the washing and make sure there's milk in the fridge. But you have to grow up some time. — Michelle Ryan Copy Share Image
I love doing action; I love doing martial arts. There's almost something balletic about it. — Michelle Ryan Copy Share Image
I just believe that sometimes in life you're like a shark - you have to keep moving through water; otherwise, you'll die. — Michelle Ryan Copy Share Image
There's such a huge world out there; I haven't even begun to scratch the surface. — Michelle Ryan Copy Share Image
I like to hang out with my friends, go to the theatre, watch DVDs, read, play with my niece. — Michelle Ryan Copy Share Image
Soaps are a great springboard for any actor but if you want to be taken seriously, you have to be careful. — Michelle Ryan Copy Share Image
I adore water, so it would be a real adventure to visit the Amazon before they chop down all the trees. — Michelle Ryan Copy Share Image
If I wear make-up, then people recognise me, but the rest of the time, no one really bothers. — Michelle Ryan Copy Share Image
When I left EastEnders, I could have earned an absolute fortune from sexy calendars, shoots for lads' mags, fitness videos and reality shows. But… — Michelle Ryan Copy Share Image
I toned down my accent at school; otherwise, people would pick on me. — Michelle Ryan Copy Share Image