The reality of one night, let alone that of a whole lifetime, can never be the whole truth.

The accumulation of experience gives you a debt in terms of compassion. I am very fortunate, and I feel dedicated to giving back to other women. Wherever I am now, I make sure I visit a women's shelter. But I don't want to do it in a frivolous way.

I believe that as much as you take, you have to give back. It's important not to focus on yourself too much.

It's very, very rare to find five roles in one piece where we'd all jump at the chance to play any of them.

Breathe and don't try to be perfect.

As much as I have films and all that sort of stuff, a lot of my memories are to do with relationships and love.

Part of the reason of being an actor is you like playing other people's lives and exploring all the psychologies in that and the emotions.