Glee's Lynch: 'Playing Sue is liberating'

Jane Lynch says that playing Glee's acid-tongued Sue Sylvester has been "liberating" because she gets to speak her mind.

The US actress has become a break-out star with her portrayal of the mean-spirited cheerleader coach on the Channel 4 musical drama.

"When I put on that tracksuit I feel I have a licence to say anything I want," she told Stylist.

"It's probably very good therapy, because I get it all out at work. I'm a much nicer person in reality."

Jane says she sees herself in Sue - known for her acerbic put-downs - and can also see something of herself in some of the Glee kids.

"I absolutely relate to them, I suffer with them," she said.

"I see myself in Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz). She's really talented, but holds herself back; she's afraid of her talent.

"I was always a little bit of a surprise to people if I did actually step into something and allowed myself to really be seen."

Glee is shown on E4 on Mondays and Channel 4 on Sundays.