I think when you have a character as richly drawn, I suppose then there are subconscious, mental notes that you've made.
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Cate BlanchettParticularly at the moment, it's an incredibly optimistic thing to bring children into the world.
Cate BlanchettI think probably winning these things [an Oscar] can be a bit of a curse depending on who you are and how you think. But I haven't been on a journey to get anywhere in particular, so that hasn't changed. And my criteria for choosing projects hasn't changed.
Cate BlanchettWe have to band together, but the thing in America is that people are terrified of losing their jobs... Maybe California needs to secede. The only thing that'll make any difference is the money... Tax dollars and losing that amount of money. It's one of the most economically powerful states, isn't it? That's where it hurts.
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