I move on stage differently. The more you act, anyway, the more you live, your perception of life becomes more and more accurate.

I think acting is about forgetting yourself in order to give the best of yourself. It's passing through you more than you're creating it. You're not the flower, but the vase which holds the flower.

It's never been my purpose to become an American icon, or more famous or richer.

I believe that being an actress or being involved in a movie has to be a life experience, otherwise why go for it? I have to change me, and I have to learn things, and I have to push me and my limits. By acting, I find a freedom inside of a prison in a way.

It's challenging as an actor to let go but I had some pleasure out of it too. To not have the effort of having to present myself is quite liberating.

I'm not even aware of my success. Success is such an illusion.

Acting is a tough business, and you need to be in good shape mentally and physically.