We know about the issue of children being sold and adopted and taken away but what is so extraordinary is how these two people come through something like - how both of them do, in actual fact. I think that she's one of the most considerable people I've ever met, Philomena.

I've figured out what to do so far, but it's always the next thing you come to where the man with the bucket of ice cold water is waiting - whoosh! in your face. That's why you work with directors who know what to tell you to do.

I don't think that care homes are all rotten old places that ought to be shut down.

People think you know beforehand when you win an Oscar - I can assure you you don't.

It is not good to cross the bridge before you get to it.

There are very few things that surprise me.

It was good to learn so early. They're not going to be kind to you. You have to do it and get on, and then gulp down and get better.