I'd love to do some comedy. Particularly French comedy, which I know sounds like a contradiction in terms.

I have never met a woman who works who doesn't feel guilty. I mean we all deny it like crazy but deep down there is always that voice saying you should be at home.

The parts I've been most successful in are the ones I've desperately, desperately wanted.

I do not want to pour out my heart to the world. I am cautious of what I say and to whom.

'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!

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

Having a leading man who is actually prettier than you are is quite upsetting.