Like most citizens of popular and international urban centres, I don't take advantage of the cultural opportunities. Perhaps this comes from growing up in suburbia. Home is where you eat, sleep, read, watch television and ignore your parents. It is not where you go to the ballet and then attend a heated panel discussion about it afterwards.

If I go into a sandwich shop or anywhere that features 'Today's specials' on a chalkboard more than 10 feet away, I have to ask for a printed menu. I smile at people I don't know on the street and ignore those I do. When at home, I often find myself grabbing my 'back-up' glasses to search for the better-loved pair I have left on top of my dresser.

However, I was a restaurant critic at Chicago magazine before I worked at Esquire, and I've been a really enthusiastic home cook for a long time. It's just something I'm passionate about.

When I come home from a shoot, I'd rather reheat food I've made than eat takeout.

I chose America as my home because I value freedom and democracy, civil liberties and an open society.

While I enjoy spending time in L.A., Britain is my home.

I think I'm becoming more relaxed in front of a camera. I suppose I'll always feel slightly more at home on stage. It's more of an actor's medium. You are your own editor, nobody else is choosing what is being seen of you.

I've now been in this country for thirteen years, since I was seventeen. So this is my second home.

I really see myself as a homegirl. Wales is my first home. London is my second home - I've been there 14 years now.

I love coming back to Neath - this is home and always will be.