It's very strange that the people you love are often the people you're most cruel to.
Kenneth BranaghIt's no accident that Cinderella has been in the culture for thousands of years, and in cross cultures. I've traveled a bit recently, and in Russia, they completely believe they own this tale. And in Italy, they feel it absolutely is part of who they are. There is a timeless web to it.
Kenneth BranaghHelena Bonham-Carter and I sat down to talk about [Cinderella movie] and she said, 'I really want to do it but only one thing I insist on and that's wings.' She had to have wings and [costume designer] Sandy Powell didn't want wings to begin with but had to be talked around, but that was fun.
Kenneth BranaghAfter Frankenstein, I feel as if I want to make a film about somebody having a nice cup of tea.
Kenneth Branagh