I am sure that, had I grown up with both parents, had I grown up in a safe environment, had I grown up with a feeling of safety rather than danger, I would not be the way I am.

I never raise my voice!

My children are lovely. They're perfect.

I do a film because I like the story and I want to give life to a character - I don't necessarily have to agree with the director.

I think in most jobs, you get better as you get older. You gain experience, you gain knowledge.

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

If you make a film about a pig farmer in Wales and you are a huge hit as the pig farmer's wife, the next thing is you'll be asked to do a film about a sheep farmer in Scotland.