At the beginning of every role I take, I have to start from basics and build it up. It's like a new construction.

In my life and career I want to embrace ageing because I think that's what's interesting.

Really rejoice in being yourself. Have your own drumbeat.

I try not to listen to the shoulds or coulds, and try to get beyond expectations, peer pressure, or trying to please - and just listen. I believe all the answers are ultimately within us.

I'm certainly not a prude.

There are many ways to be a mother. I have a lot of young actors I mentor, and my nieces and my nephews need a lot of love.

I haven't played a lot of wallflowers but I have played women who have been vulnerable.