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 am not always happy. I am happy in front of the press. I can be extremely grumpy, ask my husband.

You have been told that Real Life is not like college, and you have been correctly informed. Real Life is more like high school.

Instant gratification is not soon enough.

The key to every actor is deep, deep insecurity.

Women are the last group anyone cares about in Hollywood.

All an actor has, I think, is their heart, really,...that's the place you go for your inspiration. If my heart wasn't filled with them, where would I get stuff? What would I have to express?