As soon as I gave birth, it was as if you understand them. They become people, not kids. You start to identify with them. You see yourself in them.

I was feeling very irritable. It was that difficult time of the month when the credit card statement arrives.

I never had any acting heroes. I never really went to the theatre.

Jane Austen was an extraordinary woman; to actually be able to survive as a novelist in those days - unmarried - was just unheard of.

We have to take risks with art. If we don't, it all becomes a bit boring

I felt my mother about the place. I don't think she haunts me, but I wouldn't put it past her.

It's getting better but men still earn more and there are more jobs for them. Ageism is a big thing. Parts for women disappear as you get older.