Dominic Cooper

You never know really what anyone thinks about you - that's why all my closest friends are ones I've had since my schooling days when I was 5. And I surround myself with people who I trust and who know me.

I had a really creative teacher at primary school. He used to get us doing things such as singing Spandau Ballet in drag in the choir, and I remember loving it.

Any son of a dictator, I'm sure, has major issues with their relationship with their father.

The people in Iraq lived essentially good lives. They had brilliant health and education systems. Saddam actually created an incredible infrastructure in a very difficult country, but they were a Mafia family. If you said anything against that regime or that family you would be killed instantly.

I stupidly ignored education completely. I found it dull and I preferred to cause chaos and have fun. I regret this massively now.

I suppose there's an anger in all of us. Some hidden rage that you keep at bay.