I think people say you shouldn't work with children or animals, but you must only work with children.

I have to write for everyone. What really fascinates me is how you make films or make stories that can genuinely be shared by different groups.

Got up this morning and could not find my glasses. Finally had to seek assistance. Kate [Winslet] found them inside a flower arrangement.

Once you're a mom, you've been split into two people. It's like Peter Pan and his shadow.

We all need somewhere where we feel safe

I'm an atheist. I suppose you can call me a sort of libertarian anarchist. I regard religion with fear and suspicion. It's not enough to say that I don't believe in God. I actually regard the system as distressing: I am offended by some of the things said in the Bible and the Qur'an and I refute them.

I firmly believe there are books whose greatness actually enable you to live.