I think having my life be as private and quiet as possible is a way in which then I can go and play characters.

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.

You can't find peace by hiding from life

I think I would be very sad if I wasn't able to have a baby.

Don't worry about something going away; enjoy it while it's happening. And don't worry about something that's not even real.

For me, my storyline [in Big Little Lies] is very complicated and nuanced. [The script] was so beautifully written. It was very, very easy to play. ... I think one of the scenes is almost eight minutes.

If I were a strategically minded person, I think I would have a far different career.