Emilia Clarke

“My life is unrecognisable compared to what it was - 'Game of Thrones' has opened doors that were never there before. But it can be dangerous to see it in those terms, I think. It's best to t...”

“I've read all the 'Game of Thrones' books many times over, so I sometimes find it easier being on set, because it can be hard to get out of character.”

“I think 'Game Of Thrones' is incredibly true to the books. I think the fans will, hopefully, be very pleased with how true to the books we are.”

“Never in a million years did I think 'Game of Thrones' was going to take off like it did.”

“I find that a lot of the good acting comes out when you're physically being pushed: your brain turns off and just deals with the situation at hand. You get to a point where you're exhausted...”

“Music is something that's always been a huge part of my life.”

“Valyrian is oddly easier than Dothraki. It's got a more lyrical flow to it that feels more familiar to the way I speak. That makes it slightly easier.”

“One of the shows I would very much love to be a part of is 'Mad Men' - walking around that office.”

“I'm just a girl who loves mascara.”

“I'm really old-fashioned. An Epsom salt bath, that's genuinely better than any massage.”

“No talent lies in my dancing.”

“Personally, I'd like as many children as I can pop out, I reckon.”

“I'd give my right arm to be, like, a random extra on 'Girls,' just to walk past one of the scenarios. I'd love that more than anything.”

“I tried a robin heart once. It wasn't very good.”

“I think the reason why strong women have such a powerful impact is that you've got the strength of a man with the heart and sensitivity of a woman.”

“If you spend too much time wondering what you're going to feel like in year five, you're not going to feel anything in year one.”