On the stage, you alone hold the key, and on the night you have to trust that the director has inspired you enough to take the material and run with it.

I look for people who're passionate, dedicated to the text, and in whom I trust completely.

It helped me when I decided that we're on this planet to learn to live together and get along.

I came to Ireland 20 years ago as a student, hitch-hiking round for a week and staying in Dublin.

I have done everything I can to make sure my daughter knows her father because you form your own identity by rebelling against your parents - but first you have to know them.

I feel lucky, happy and philosophical about it all.

Hollywood will accept actresses playing ten years older, but actors can play ten years younger.