I spent a lot of the last five years on a set, and every once in a while you take stock of your life and look at what you're doing.

I no longer think in terms of, Ooh, this is a great role and what is it going to do for - actually, I've never really thought about what something is going to do for my career.

I want to be involved in a story that makes a difference.

I always say I am a realist, and my mom says, "No, you just have anxiety."

I don't really drink, and I've never been to a rave. I used to cut school to read Shakespeare, not to make out in the park.

I'm inspired by people who are so sensitive and vulnerable that they try to cover it up.

I've actually been given a great gift. When I walk into an audition with a director, I'm carrying no baggage. They haven't seen me in anything, even though I've done nine films.