The BBC’s David Attenborough and his Blue Planet series. Not because it puts me to sleep – it’s utterly engrossing – but it means I can relax.

Be at peace.

Trust your gut.

Go to Juice Press in Manhattan and buy a drink called Volcano, with oil of oregano. Then rest.

Build dialogue rather than shutting conversation down. Tune into your own consciousness, then you’ll care about things rather than sweep them under the carpet.

Use it as fuel to discover what really matters to you. As an actress, you’re constantly being rejected. One day I just thought, why am I waiting by the phone to hear news that depresses me? Then I realised that what I love more than acting itself is storytelling. That’s how I began writing my own material.

I keep a lint roller in my bag, and travel with a handheld steamer and stain-removal pen.

By being right. Otherwise, you should listen and learn – you might change your mind.

A deadline always produces something.

The Five Tibetan Rights. It’s like yoga, but harder.

Keep going, keep going, keep going.

Get in the car, play your favourite album and drive. Lately, I’ve been listening to Lady Gaga’s The Fame Monster. If I’m feeling really sad, I’ll turn on Adele.

Planking. One minute is not enough!

These days I use [digital platform] Notion instead of a notebook, so I have everything in one place.

Don’t fall into the modesty trap. Believe that what you’re making is great.

By scheduling in laughter every day.

A bike ride with Underworld playing at full volume.

Through fashion. Wear something oversized or in a shocking colour.

Darling, high heels. I’ve got pairs for the office and for parties, but also for the beach and for going up mountains.

Be yourself. Don’t try too hard. Don’t be afraid of anybody and anything. Enter the space with full confidence.

The secret to garnering respect?

Giving it.