I think it took a long time for me to realise that as much as I respect reviews and do engage with reviewers as a viewer of the theatre, television and film it's really unhelpful. Even if people make perceptive and interesting comments about your performance, it is so subjective and you will come in and change what you do, you can't help it.
Romola GaraiIt's hard for actors to have to deal with the fact that they pour so much into their character, but the audience might have a negative assessment of them.
Romola GaraiFilms about women and their concerns are seen as frivolous, limited and, most damaging of all, niche.
Romola GaraiI think it is kind of important to direct someone so the character is appealing, but, as an actress, I find it frustrating because I think, "Why do I have to be more likable than a man would have to be saying the same line?"
Romola Garai