I always try to push through fear. I won't be crippled by it. People say, "Oh you take such risks", or "You're brave." And I'm like, 'Well, if you knew - inside I'm really frightened!' But the way people navigate fear and pain is fascinating... The more you feel, the stronger the pain. And the more you engage in life, the more you have to lose.
Nicole KidmanThere's something to be said for going back to a simple form of living-nature and family. There's something very...there's safety in that.
Nicole KidmanI'm not drawn to stories that are just sort of fluffy. I'm just not, and I've tried to, and as a kid I was never drawn to them. I always chose complicated.
Nicole KidmanI think when you're in a relationship where you really care for the other person, when they achieve their dreams it's better than when you do yourself.
Nicole KidmanI'd like to be wise. You have to go through a lot to get there, but I'm willing to go through a lot.
Nicole KidmanI always say, when I work with younger actresses, "I'm here." Reese says it, too: "We've lived it. We know things. So if there's anything you want to know." I'm careful not to be the preacher, like, "Now, listen to me!" But I do want to be available. Even in terms of things like finances - where do you learn that, if you don't have people you can ask, "Hey, can I ask you a question?"
Nicole Kidman