I never give any character I play less respect than I give my own life.

That is the simple secret. Always take your heart to work.

No one has ever asked an actor, 'You're playing a strong-minded man.' We assume that men are strong-minded, or have opinions. But a strong-minded woman is a different animal.

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.

I have a very good life - I'm lucky enough not to be deprived.

Personality is immediately apparent, from birth, and I don't think it really changes.

Every single decision I make about what material I do, what I'm putting out in the world, is because of my children.