I grew up with a house full of dogs. My mother was a great nature lover and taught us to have almost a religious sense of respect for the natural world.

When I hear that somebody's difficult, I think, Oh, I can't wait to work with them.

I think there are certain actors that have that kind of energy about them, that taking over a room energy.

Be aware of your inner voice and follow it, even though most of the time it will tell you the most uncomfortable path to choose.

All great art comes from a sense of outrage.

I think having pets helps sensitize people to the natural world.

With the hugely talented women I've worked with or observed, it's not a question about temperament or ego; it's a question about getting it right. If they've got a reputation for being difficult it's usually because they just don't suffer fools.