Depressions are very cyclical, they happen once every five years. When I was on TV, yes I was effervescent, you can't fake it. It [depression] comes like the pox.

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

I'm lucky not to have a nine-to-five job.

Thoughts aren't fact, so don't take them seriously

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

'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!

[With depression] you get a real sense of shame, because your friends go, 'Oh come on, show me the lump, show me the x-rays,' and of course you've got nothing to show.