My work is about giving voice to the unheard, and reiterating the voice of the heard in such a way that you question, or re-examine, what is the truth.

A lot of acting techniques are very self-oriented.

If you say a word often enough it becomes you.

Discipline — both mental and physical — is crucial.

Listening is not just hearing what someone tells you word for word. You have to listen with a heart. I don't want that to sound touchy-feely; it is not. It is very hard work.

I mean, I think that - as an actress, in particular, I'm basically a fool, and I see the world upside down.

I don't talk a lot when I interview. My job is to get out of the way.