I try never to be governed by fear; that's how I choose things.

No matter how much you're going to be criticized or no matter how big of a risk it is, the boldness is the thing that helps you

I didn't do so well in the academic world, so I think the only way I could express myself was through visual art - anything I could get my hands on, whether it was glassblowing, sculpture, painting, or photography. I always wanted to be a painter. Or a farmer.

I didn't really care about my physical health; I only cared about what was on screen.

I never wore glasses except when I had to read a teleprompter at an awards show or drive, so I didn't notice much. I could exist in my head. It was kind of my escape from the world and my protection.

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

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.