There's a sense of humor within the Australian culture that prevails when one is in a rather difficult situation.

The thrill of coming home has never changed.

A movie that gets a PG-13 rating can show someone running down a street killing 27 people. And there are no repercussions.

Ultimately the most challenging thing, always, is to just be convincing

If I'm exhausted, physically and particularly emotionally, I can't tell what's good and I can't tell what's bad and I'm useless.

I really enjoy doing things that are more subtle and close to home - and literally close to home.

Having a partner who has nothing to do with Hollywood helps keep things in perspective.