Journalists are always calling my features Edwardian or Victorian, whatever that means. I am small, and people were smaller in those times. I'm pale and sickly-looking. I look fragile-like a doll. But sometimes I just wish I had less of a particular look, one that was more versatile.
Helena Bonham CarterI was weird right from the start. It's just that you can't ever expect people to get you. And I do think that really did mess with my head, being well-known young, when you really don't know who you are.
Helena Bonham CarterSometimes I go, โWhat am I doing with my life?โ But then I get letters from young women, or people come up to me, and they say, โYouโve made such a difference to my confidence.โ And that is a good thing. I should read more fan mail though. Iโm crap at responding.
Helena Bonham CarterAs everyone, you do end up becoming your mother, but also as you're acting, I find out you become every member of your family, bits come out without you really wanting them to come out.
Helena Bonham Carter