I love family films. Of course, as a mother who has to watch so many movies, you really appreciate it when somebody makes a film that is for everybody - family entertainment that's really for the family, where everyone has a good time.

Producing is hell, writing is frustrating, acting is really satisfying, directing is heaven.

I'll tell you, there is nothing better in life than being a late bloomer. I believe that success can happen at any time and at any age.

For my wrap present, Colin Farrell gave me a first edition book. I got so involved with this character and I was so sad when the movie was over that when I got home and I tried to read the book I got really emotional and I started crying.

Before I had my child, animals were my life. I slept with four dogs in my bed.

Somehow I am really relaxed within the chaos of having a baby - and anyone who's a mother knows it's very hard to relax, because there is so much to do and worry about!

Every woman who thinks she is the only victim of violence has to know that there are many more.