To be embraced by Hollywood when I'd been acting professionally for almost 50 years seemed unbelievable. I've been so welcomed in such a warm, generous way - it seemed crazy not to take advantage of it. I hope for another 20 years where I can still keep going.

I think that's why we're always so fascinated with criminal stories because there but for the grace of God it could be us.

I love when I am not typecast. I've been acting for 50 years. I was such a baby face; I was playing children until I was in my 30s, which frustrated me enormously. Now that I am 65 and getting to play women in their 50s, I am getting paid back for having to play children for so long.

The eyes are the windows of your soul, and when you're acting, they're one of your most important instruments. Especially for close-ups!

I believe in sex on a first date. Otherwise, how do you know if a second date is worth the effort?

It's one of the functions of the theater to shock and titillate and appall, apart from entertain and delight.

One of the things you learn at drama school is not to play the result, but just to play the moment.