There have not been any troughs as regards my work. There's never been a trough of my assurance.

There is so much to do on a film set. It is an extraordinarily invigorating and wonderful place to be, when things are running well.

In England, it's now Sir Ben. Mister has just disappeared. It's not even on my passport anymore. They've taken Mister away from me.

I think I'm more bonded, emotionally and in a craft sense, to films that tell extraordinary stories about extraordinary destinies.

Millions of children are disempowered and we need to empower them.

I think that most actors attempt to keep in touch with the child.

I do believe female directors, as well as our female writer, can bring out male vulnerability that some men can't because they can't face it.