It's better to not be afraid of things and not avoid things.

I always had this huge respect for American filmmakers and American actors. I always had this very strong love and respect for the American cinema. I always knew that I was going to leave Sweden.

I want to explore more sides of humanity and myself. That's what acting is about.

I was a punk rocker when I was a teenager. I wanted to look like Nancy Spungen. I had dyed blonde hair and lots of piercings.

If I don't see myself as a victim, then I'm not a victim.

I'm obsessed with the human psyche. I want to understand. I want to ask myself if I have it inside me.

I think Stieg Larsson was pretty brave. He wanted to bring up things that we don't like to talk about, or like to ignore.