So much of my sense of who I am is tied to mothering. When they left home, I fell into a huge, empty, black hole. Your children are grown and your career has slowed down - all the stuff that took up so much attention is gone, and you're left with expansive time and space.

Box office success has never meant anything. I couldn't get a film made if I paid for it myself. So I'm not 'box office' and never have been, and that's never entered into my kind of mind set.

There are no explanations, there are no answers.

I have always followed the most passionate course.

Yes, and you should question your government.

I like to work in costumes, makeup, and hair that allow me tremendous freedom.

TV is sort of the only way to go for an actress my age to make a decent salary; with independent films, you just can't.