I try to look at the whole thing and say 'yes' to the projects that I cannot stop thinking about. If I read a script and the subject stays with me - then that's when I want to go to work.
Penelope CruzMy parents owned a hair salon, so I learned a few tricks there. I can cut people's hair - if they let me.
Penelope CruzI have food every day on the table, I have a family, friends, health - all the things without which it wouldn't matter how many roles I get to play.
Penelope CruzI feel like I've been very lucky with the directors. The characters I've been offered, especially lately, have given me the opportunity to play all of these different women. I always wanted that, and it's something that you cannot do by yourself. If you want to play a diversity of characters, somebody else has to have the imagination to give you a role completely out of the box. We depend on somebody else's trust, and these directors are giving me their trust, and I am grateful for that.
Penelope Cruz