Consistency is very important when you're making films.

I've been trying to find a redeeming feature to Palpatine, and the only one I've got so far is that he's clearly a patron of the arts because he goes to the opera.

I think the greatest thing about being an actor is that you can become other people. ... You have the opportunity to explore ... alternative ways of living for a brief time.

At least Satan fell; he has a history, and it's one of revenge.

Serious work gets done ... in congenial surroundings, which tend to make you laugh.

There were a number of people who helped me get there, and the one I always mention is Michael Byrne, the great master swordsman and brilliant stunt double.

If you're any kind of artist, you've got to ... keep opening yourself to new possibilities.

That's the mark of a great storyteller, never to give away secrets in advance.

I suppose it's easy to play a hypocritical politician with a smiling face; it's also quite gratifying to play.

Im the blackest villain of all time.

When George asked me to be the prequels, it was the same kind of meeting - it was very short and to the point. It was nice to see him after a long time, and we met in a hotel room.

I will love you with too many commas, but never any asterisks.

If the past was what we were meant to see…then behind, not in front, our eyes would be.

A woman will flirt with anybody in the world as long as other people are looking on.

She was so wound up that she reacted before she thought twice about it and stabbed him. "Damnit" he said between clenched teeth. His fingers tightyened around her wrist. "Stop doing that.

May the love at Christmas be with us throughout coming year.

We fail in the work of grace and love when there is too much of us and not enough of God.

My husband has spent more time with our children than I have. I don't think they're better or worse off.

I usually balance school by doing online classes and regular classes - that has helped me a lot, and I'm able to get my schoolwork done while I'm traveling too.

Whether I like it or not, I've become influential to people.

Always live up to your standards — by lowering them, if necessary.