I wanted to become an artist because it meant endless possibilities. Art was a way of reinventing myself.

I find that I put my body in my work when I am at a particularly difficult or joyous point because I want to feel that moment.

People in love don't see gender, colour or religion. Or age. It's about the other person, the one that you love and who loves you. You don't think of them in terms of a label. You just go with your heart.

Having children is exciting. Life puts the past into perspective.

I hate rats. I had a pet rat to try and overcome it. I even gave him mouth-to mouth resuscitation when he had a heart attack. But I couldn't conquer it.

I love karaoke. I love maudlin country ballads. In another life I'd be Loretta Lynn.

Daniel Day-Lewis is one of the greatest actors of our age; he's like Olivier. He's one of those people who can take you into a place where no one else can take you.