Sweet Jesus, war does terrible things to people.

A make-up artist I know polished her Oscar and it lost its lustre. But if you don't polish it, it doesn't tarnish.

I never was a great Thatcher fan, and it wasn't a sad day in my life when she resigned.

I'm not that comfortable with actors receiving honours, partly because I think they ought to go to those who really help others.

Sweet Jesus, war does terrible things to people.

If you're playing any real person, live or dead, you certainly have a responsibility to produce that reputation in some way.

To do a blockbuster that isn't stressful is a delight.