Once you're a mom, you've been split into two people. It's like Peter Pan and his shadow.
Emma ThompsonIf there's a role you're playing and there's a great deal of material to explore because the person was real then it's a completely different preparation time and message to playing someone fictional.
Emma ThompsonThere is that thing about not working with animals and children - I don't think that's true. Although you should never work with donkeys.
Emma Thompson