You can't worry too much about profile; otherwise, you become a different kind of actor, and that's not the kind of actor I want to be.

I think age is sometimes just a number. But it's a real joy. Young actors don't come with any of the baggage that we load ourselves up with. They're not worried about their profile, they're not worried about how good they look, or all the nonsense. They just tell the story and ask: "What happens in this scene?" Well, I'll do that then. And professionally it's good for you because it means that you're forced to do the same thing, and that's always a good thing.

There are some roles you just don't say 'no' to. Those compass points: you get them so rarely as an actress.

I was quite shy. I used to write stories all the time, and I think that was a worry for my parents.

Healthy love, I always think, is... wanting the person you love to be more of themselves. And I think for a parent that's a challenge, because you have to let a baby spread its wings.

I am very lucky. I have known wonderful romantic love in my life but to actually see this little creature and find him to be the most beautiful creature in the world. I know all mothers and fathers feel that way.

Any kind of conflict draws me to a role.