There have been times when I wanted children and other times I've been grateful not to have them. I am a mess if I have to say goodbye to my dog for longer than five days. I don't know how I would deal with kissing my children as I left for work. I know there are women who are able to do that. I don't know if I could.

I am a person whose father had no religion but who went to the nuns for a couple of years. And I think I'm the same: On one hand, I pray; on the other hand, I don't believe. I am constantly between the two.

I'd always wanted to act, but it was a question of whether acting wanted me and whether the movies wanted me.

I think most actors like to be liked.

Going back to Ireland involves at least six to seven emotional breakdowns for me per day.

I have my television, my books and that becomes my little world.

My biggest ambition is never to be bored. I'm not aggressive enough to strongly run after being an actress.