No one goes through life thinking that theyre the best friend of the lead character.
Laura CarmichaelWhen I emerge from filming I feel slightly out of synch with real life, but it's also a relief.
Laura CarmichaelYou have to have sympathy for and an empathy with a character in order to play them.
Laura CarmichaelId love to work in the States; Id love to work anywhere where you get a good script and a good part to play. But I do love British film as well.
Laura CarmichaelPlaying a plainer role means everything is dependent on the credentials of the actor, not the fact that they are as pretty as Julia Roberts. People start to look at their talent rather than their appearance. And playing the ugly part often means less time in the make-up chair, which is a great benefit on set.
Laura Carmichael