(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Reese Witherspoon has confessed she has a little bit of that over-achiever syndrome.

The 34-year-old star has had a hugely successful Hollywood career so far, appearing in hit films such as Cruel Intentions, Legally Blonde and Walk the Line. She also has her own production company called Type A Productions, and admits the name stems from her desire to push herself and be the best she can be.

Its a childhood nickname. My mother used to call me Little Miss Type A, she replied when Total Film asked how she acquired the name for the business.

I like to be organised, I like to push myself. I probably do have a little bit of that over-achiever syndrome.

As well as being a successful film actress and producer, Reese is also a devoted mother to 11-year-old daughter Ava and seven-year-old son Deacon, her children with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe. The star believes she has instilled good manners in her children, something she considers fundamental in life.

Im strict with my kids, too. I believe in Please and Thank you and being kind and respecting your elders. I make them write thank you notes. Its important. Those things were instilled in me and have really been helpful in my life, added the actress. (C) Cover Media