A director could be 20 years old and an actor 60, or vice versa; it doesn't matter. It's about connecting sensibility and energy together, and having a vision that goes together and anchors the film as you go along.

I believe such illumination comes if you're open to the surprises the universe throws at you. You must be able to let go of the past, whatever success you may have seen, whatever your comfort, whatever your habits. To me, that's the key to loving life: Enabling yourself to step bravely into the unknown. Only there will you find yourself again.

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

I won't do something just for the sake of working.

I've been changed watching films or reading books or hearing music, and that helps you to live your life.

You must understand, I don't have to be happy to be happy.

My aim was never to be an American star; otherwise, I would have moved to Los Angeles.