I always look for contradiction in a character.

It sounds trite, but I like telling stories.

There are people all over the world who like to write fan letters in the voice of their pet: 'Hello, my name is Fifi and I'm a labrador and I think you're great. Paw paw!'

Lentil dhal is the only thing I can cook.

As a child I loved ghost stories.

If you act scared, your body produces adrenaline.

A floor length backless black sequined dress would be my dream dress. As for my dream date - that would have to be a young Marlon Brando!

One aspect of my mum's personality that has influenced me is her love of Hollywood and the golden era of black-and-white films.

A good piece of art raises questions.

Sometimes I can spend months doing things to make sure that my instincts work correctly, but ultimately it's still instinctive.

I've always had horrible Valentine's Days.

Everybody's got opinions on the way you're livin', But see, they can't fill your shoes.

Surely you do not believe in the gods. What's your argument? Where's your proof?

When [disease] can't be stopped, that's where we become lost.

Intelligence is based on how efficient a species became at doing the things they need to survive.

I've been proud to be national champion.

That idea of escapism... these words could sum up my life.

science never threatens God - it opens up more possibilities.

Im told Im like my father, and he was the most wonderful man. But I think he was gentler than me.

She makes my old pick-up truck feel like a limousine.

I have a day job. I can make movies when I want to.