I need someone who understands an artist's mentality. I couldn't be with someone who wouldn't let me have my freedom.

When I was younger, I used to write to directors when I was unsure I could play a role. I'd say: 'You've made a terrible mistake.'

I've no wish to appear in celebrity magazines.

Women do well in their thirties. They put their bags down and say, 'This is who I am - like it or lump it.' There is a more relaxed quality, which I like.

I think when you're an actor and you're drawing on your emotions all the time, you need to be quite steady.

As an actor, you always want to keep it different, change it up, and, you know, just to keep yourself inspired and work with interesting characters.

I'd prefer to go under the radar and just do the acting without being famous for it.