In general, costumes are the first thing in life that let other people know who we are. They indicate who the person is without saying anything.

I'm probably an actor that tends to, instead of putting things on, think about it more in terms of taking away what's not in the character, until I'm left with what is. If that makes sense. That's probably a particularly American way of working, but maybe not. The end of any movie is a readjustment.

I think it's damaging to know too much about a person, about an actor.

Sex, sexual dynamics and how we define our sexuality, is one of the major deals in everyone's life.

As an actor, you usually live your life with faith.

In general, costumes are the first thing in life that let other people know who we are. They indicate who the person is without saying anything.

I've always tried to be conscious of how I represent women in my work. They don't have to be good or strong women, but they have to be complex.