For 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona,' for example, Woody Allen is one of the greatest American directors, and we really had a very good working relationship. We understand each other really well. He gave me one of the best opportunities somebody has ever given me in my career.

I love New York, but being there the whole year, it gets a little crazy with the speed and rhythm of things.

My plate is full with just acting. I want to focus on that, and then maybe direct in the future.

I am living for every day and trying to have less fear, less worry. But I have always worried about everything; it's in my nature. It's the thing that makes me suffer the most.

He can have my body, but he will never have my soul. never!

I won't go to places where you're going to find more attention. I go to the opposite.

As an actress, I really love people like Anna Magnani and Debra Winger. I also think there is nobody better than Meryl Streep.