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.

It takes a long time to appreciate one's parents.

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

Films are just consumables.

I tend to do things that I'm very frightened of. That's what I do.

Seeing The English Patient is wonderfully draining, but imagine acting in it for six months.

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.