One of the things that's good for me is that I can go from one art form to another. Because I think if I had to write another novel now I would really not be good in my head anymore. It's too much. The frustration is so intense of knowing that this structure is right around the corner. Writing is a particular kind of frustration.

I would have started writing a lot earlier if I hadn't been [Arthur Miller's daughter].

There is a magic thing called 'tone' in a film, that the director must master and maintain.

I've always been fascinated by the way that children and animals suffer stoically in a way that I don't think adults do.

Looking at paintings was a huge part of finding my way into the lush world of the 18th century.

I never had any desire to become a well-known actress.

I was 100 percent sure when I left university that I was going to be a painter.