I was happy, I wasnt beaten, and I lacked nothing. But it wasnt what people expect - it was very much sort of pinching and scraping. I dont know how my mother did it.

Movies make you immortal and ageless.

I'm very good at forgetting people.

I like the idea that I'm making things that people might think and argue about.

I'm very wary of trust, you see.

After a long time with someone, you realise you've been thinking for two.

We older women in Europe are lucky not to be shoved away in a drawer.