The written word can be powerful and beautiful - but films transport us to another place in a way that even the most evocative words never can.

I did find New Zealand similar to Ireland. The people, obviously. I found that, ironically, although these two countries were very far away from each other, their humor was so similar and their outlook on things was quite similar as well.

All teenagers want to rebel a little and break away. But I think you are always going to want to go back to your parents for that safety they provide.

My whole life I try to make into a comedy, so it would be nice to see that onscreen.

I've been dealing with so much press for Brooklyn, and now I am rehearsing for a play, and it is hard.

I've grown up with my parents' music tastes, listening to Fleetwood Mac and the Rolling Stones.

I think it's important that we have strong, female characters in movies now, which can really leave an impression on people - especially young people - and that they're not 'sexy' or 'cool'.