Don’t judge people on who they used to be. Allow them to be who they are now.

Never stop. Never stop fighting. Never stop dreaming.

I believe in the strength and intelligence and sensitivity of women. My mother, my sisters [they] are strong. My mum is a strong woman and I love her for it.

I learn the lines as soon as I can and then the challenge really, for filming, is to show up and be there and respond to what's around you. That's where the gold dust is. It's really strange, no amount of preparation will help you with the magic of spontaneity on the day [of filming].

If you can run around the corner and say hello to someone do that instead of emailing. It's always more rewarding; the connection is always more authentic. If you've got something to say and you can say it someone's face, it's so much better, healthier.

The dream is to keep surprising yourself, never mind the audience.

I've always loved King Kong. He's like a modern-day myth, an icon of the cinema.