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.

The libel laws in Australia are a lot tougher than they are in America.

I'm in fact Australian but my mother's English so I've got no problem playing a domineering English woman.

We're becoming so much better at destigmatizing all sorts of things, including mental illness in 'Silver Linings'.

The thing about being an actor is that every new job is a new challenge. Sometimes you'll have a shot, and it doesn't work. Sometimes it'll work better than you expected.

I know that Philadelphians hate New York actors passing off New York accents as Philadelphian when they are quite different.

I've had lots of good career advice over the years. I've learned that you must always arrive knowing your lines, you must hit your marks, you must be punctual and cheerful and kind. I'm always irritated with young people who misbehave and young actors who are temperamental. I don't think there's any need for it.