I was born with a need to be the center of attention, and, of course, you're the center of the world when you're acting

I was born with a need to be the center of attention, and, of course, you're the center of the world when you're acting

I remember becoming aware of women's issues and inequality. It became glaringly clear to me when I was living in America that women are regarded as less intelligent than men.

Most of the time I spent in America, I was having a love affair with some American or other. I was just passing through but stayed because of these chaps.

There were some films I refused because the feminist aspect was a bit wonky.

I've never quite understood why people marry; marriage is just an invented structure

I think there has always been an obsession with youth and beauty. What's missing is the equal obsession with respect for…older people…and their wisdom and knowledge and courage.