After I left college, I went to work at the Royal Opera House in London, which became a real catalyst for me because it made me realize that I was interested in cinema and in the way life is thrust at you. So I started making films.

Sorry, there's nothing like a screaming baby to make a mother twitch.

I have a massive phobia for schedules and calendars. I need people to tell me where I need to be. I can't bear to see it in black and white. I think it's a fear of being pinned down.

I think people are frightened of women making big decisions.

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.

I took on cancer like I take on everything - like a mission and a job to accomplish.

I like Alexander McQueen's work a lot: he's always pushing boundaries, and he's rough around the edges.