As actors, we were fighting that tooth and nail because of fear, because language is a crutch and dialogue is a crutch, and it's so easy to just have a great writer write you a line.

I think substitution is a huge part of acting, but I don't personalise my work that much.

I've always said that I worry about being with a man who doesn't flirt.

I think since I did Monster I really started understanding how hard it is for first time directors. I think there's a lot of great stories out there, but it's high risk.

One thing can make many other things happen.

In life we want to challenge ourselves...

I'm an Academy Award winner. I'm serious.