'The Piano' is a romantic drama that really made me want to see New Zealand. When I finally did it was every bit as jaw dropping as it looked in the film. It's so virgin and green, it's like God said 'lets try again' and he got it right this time!

I've told so many lies about my age I don't know how old I am myself.

People who say ... they're perfectly fine [are] more insane than the rest of us.

College athletes used to get a degree in bringing your pencil.

You shouldn't run away from your problems, you need to aim straight for the heart of the beast.

I knew nothing about football, then someone showed me a film of Petit and I realised how interesting the game could be. He is divine. When I met him I could barely speak, he was so gorgeous. Women will love that show.

Like any working mother I find it hard to have a social life. But my kids are so well adjusted. There isn't a brat bone in their body so I haven't done anything that bad.