I didn't have any confidence in my beauty when I was young. I felt like a character actress, and I still do.

I have a lot to say about the world, clearly. I can't put together a clear sentence about it all, but through the work I can say what I think.

The reason I chose the movies that I did was based on where they were being filmed.

I have a holistic need to work and to have huge ties of love in my life. I can't imagine eschewing one for the other.

Yeah, I did need a lot of breath [to play Margaret Thatcher]. I needed much more breath than I have, after all of my expensive drama school training. I couldn't keep up with her.

I'm thrilled when I get nominated. I don't count how many and I don't remember how many I've had. I just know it's a lot.

Having been let out of the barn once, I know I wouldn't be happy if I were home all the time.