Iโm more comfortable with myself than when I was younger. I hated myself then. Wait, I didnโt hate myself โ thatโs a strong word. But I was so diffident. I didnโt know how to act, for one. I had no confidence in that area or in myself at all, really. I had a big inner critic and still do. I just donโt listen to it so much.
Helena Bonham CarterUsually I'm frustrated when I look at my films and I don't believe that I've made a real transformation beyond my usual sets of gestures and expressions. I still have this nagging feeling that it's me, that I didn't create a unique character.
Helena Bonham CarterI have to struggle to change people's perceptions of me. I grew very frustrated with the perception that I'm this shy, retiring, inhibited aristocratic creature when I'm absolutely not like that at all. I think I'm much more outgoing and exuberant than my image.
Helena Bonham CarterYou just have to do what suits you, and it doesn't matter if you don't look like everybody else. Be you. That's our gift and we've got to celebrate that.
Helena Bonham Carter