I don't think my generation carries the weight of World War II anymore. But I've got to tell you, even if we don't really talk about it, we get reminded constantly by other people or other countries. I get offered a World War II movie at least once a week just because I speak German and was born there. I have always stayed away from it because I didn't want to be put into that box.

I didn't grow up watching a lot of TV.

I don't want to live my life in a five-star hotel. That's not real life to me. You can't appreciate it.

I am a better person when I let myself have the time for romance and for love.

I realized through my personal travels how little I know about certain conflicts, because I was too vain or self-absorbed to ask the questions. That's been the focus while I'm in my thirties - to become an accomplished woman, rather than some actress.

I never thought I would have an opportunity to act in the United States, and continue to expand my career outside of Europe. To be honest, my reality is bigger than I would have ever dared to dream.

I don't believe in marriage. I believe in a commitment that you make in your heart. There's no paper that will make you stay.