My mother is one of those very unusual, superb human beings-she's innately strong and incredibly smart. She created an environment for me to explore who I was.
Charlize TheronYou're either a really good hooker or a really good mom. That kind of conflicted nature is very much a part of being a woman.
Charlize TheronI've always been very aware of balance and, even before I had a child, my life always takes priority to my work.
Charlize TheronI do have a sense of fear every day going to work, but I think it's something that I like. I mean I do like the feeling of waking up on my own, having this moment of like: "Oh, f**k, I hope I can do this today!" Because it makes you realise that you're working with material or you're working with a director or you're working with a cast and they're keeping you on your toes.
Charlize Theron