It doesn't make you feel very good being mean and fierce; it is much nicer playing people who are kind and sweet.

I love shooting French films because I don't have to stick with being sophisticated or stuck-up.

My children are lovely. They're perfect.

'The English Patient' was a huge turning point in my career and my life; it became this huge thing. But the whole Oscar build-up got completely out of control; I spent more time talking about that film than I spent making it!

Now, playing a love interest can be really thrilling, if you're working opposite thrilling people.

Most films seem to be about a man and a women falling in love at some point and once you pass forty-five, it's almost disgusting to fall in love.

Buy, buy, buy, buy! They want to grab you and trap you and turn you into little Elizabeth Hurleys.