My parents thought it was nice to develop my imagination, but they never seriously thought that anything would ever come of it. They said that I couldn't be an actress because I would be taller than all my leading men, so I thought I would be a writer instead.

I'm trying to find a man to share my life with, but it's not been easy. I'm a 35-year-old woman with two small children.

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.

Dealing with these emotions as an actress is like being a boxer put into the ring.

I would rather be tough on myself than have other people be tough on me.

I love working with people who are inspired and obsessive.

I think love is the core emotion. Without that, and I've certainly existed without that, it's a very empty life.