I'm 40 next year and I'm very well aware that where I am now, it becomes a bit of a wilderness for actresses.

There's nothing more exciting for an actor than a chance to lose, to be someone who has lost - especially if it's someone who starts off with a veneer of control. To be broken is wonderful.

I am very much a seat-of-the-pants actor. I will prepare when I have to. But I like being unprepared.

There's a perceived inverse relation between looks and talent. Look at Charlize Theron - she made herself ugly for 'Monster' and suddenly everyone said 'she's a genius.' It shouldn't be like that.

People do seem to think that I'm going to be some wicked witch, and then they're always surprised to find out I'm just a little clumsy nerd.

I don't think you should feel guilty about pleasure. Defeats the purpose.

I worked in Tesco's staff canteen because I fancied a boy on the tills. I served him his lunch in a hairnet and tan tights. Not just that, of course - I had a lovely white onesie.

I love being physical, but I am extreme either way. I can be superfit. And then I can be really lazy and ignore everything.

I do what I do; I cant control who thinks what.

I hate being looked at. Can't stand it. I know, I know - I picked the wrong career.

I'm sort of like a T. rex in the world of female actresses. Every time a job is finished, I look at my car and think, 'Could I live in it?

Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness. It’s the spark that lights a fire of joy in your soul.

Are you saying that being a criminal is a matter of opinion?" I asked.Qwerty smiled, but it was sad around the edges. "No, " he said. "It's a matter of handcuffs.

One who is thankful for a slice of bread is more blessedthan one who is ungrateful for a loaf.

To every dreamer, you direct the light of all the world!

My dad once said that in criminal law you see terrible people on their best behavior in family law you see great people on their worst behavior.

The turning point in my career came with the realization that Black should play to win instead of just steering for equality.

Home ...Home. ...the word, ...has ...no ...meaning

I think that is the difference between the very good and the best.

I say that virtue is really all about enjoying yourself, living fully; but of course it is far from obvious what living fully actually means.

Not many people give you a vision of what the future will bring.