For some reason I just lack that ability to be embarrassed about going up to people. I even do it for friends if they want to ask someone out.

Only do acting, if you don't want to do anything else. And know that it's a tough journey with a lot of rejection along the way. You have to have a lot of self-belief.

I was out on the shooting range twice a week [for Skyfall]. I worked out with a personal trainer for two hours a day, five days a week. So, it was quite demanding!

If you educate children, then they are capable of so much - you empower them, you give them choices, and you enable them to create the lives that they dream for themselves.

Powerful women are the most interesting to play.

I'm always looking for the comfiest place to lie down, like a cat.

I like to believe that we all pray to the same god.