Marnie was ahead of its time. People didn't talk about childhood and its effects on adult life. It was taboo to discuss sexuality and psychology and to put all that into a film was shocking.

Self-belief? My parents gave it to me.

I would love to work with Ron Howard. I think he is brilliant. I love the stories that he chooses. Theyre always very personal and intense. He loves a lot of emotion, and hes so well equipped to pull all of that out of the actors. I really love that kind of thing and I think thats what movies should be about.

I had to have help getting up these stairs because I've been tackled by so many lions and tigers. Really. I'm like an old football player.

When you love someone, you treat them well.

He was such a fabulous drama coach. What better person to have than Alfred Hitchcock? His work as a director was impeccable. I learned so much.

I kinda go for the Jane Eyre type of film. I am fascinated by classics.