If I went out in killer heels and full makeup, blow dry, the whole thing — anyone dressed up like that could be intimidating to men and women, really. It's so, look at me. Do you know what I mean? But I love women.

As an actress, it's part of your job to be able to imagine just about anything - even if it's not within your personal experience.

I was advised by an American agent when I was about 19 to change my surname.

There's not much room for eccentricity in Hollywood, and eccentricity is what's sexy in people.

Working with a green screen is easy. It's just like being a kid. But it's not nearly as satisfying.

I always do my interviews face to face.

In L.A., unless you've just won an Oscar or you're Mr. Studio Head, no one talks to you. Even at parties.