I would say only be an actress if you genuinely feel the calling, because it's a tough profession.

You don't need to follow trends to be stylish.

It's true about the eyes being the window to the soul. Your face can be etched with worry, and twisted by ageing, but the eyes tell the true story of who you are.

I think there's nothing more amazing than helping people every day.

Actors need steely determination. It's a tough profession with plenty of knocks along the way. You have to be very determined and never take 'no' for an answer.

I'm always interested in telling stories that have a message because I really do believe that film is so powerful.

I like to believe that we all pray to the same god.

Hollywood 'friends' are only after one thing. They're looking out for the next big thing, and they don't want to miss out on you just in case.

I always find filming stressful. I get very caught up thinking about my character - 'Am I doing it right? Should it be done this way?'

I did not enjoy Cambridge. But I shouldn't blame Cambridge alone. I wasn't ready for university or for the wrench of leaving home. It was a big cultural shock.

I try to be upbeat. I read this book which tells you to write down everything that you're grateful for each day. Now I'm constantly noticing all the little things that make me joyful.

The church is strong when she lives by divine understanding.

Speech one may regret, Silence no sorrow begets, Humility be born before honour, Soft answer turns wrath’s corner

Honestly, I just want to have a good time, listen to great singers and great music, and just use my instincts, as usual.

I couldn't tell wether the hole that opened up inside me was from missing you or from the change of season

When I was seventeen I drank some very good beer I drank some very good beer I purchased With a fake ID My name was Brian McGee I stayed up listening to Queen When I was seventeen

Clarity and perseverance are difficult in American society because the basis of capitalism is greed and dissatisfaction.

A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise.

...no cat out of its first fur can ever be deceived by appearances. Unlike human beings, who enjoy them.

It watches," he added suddenly. "The house. It watches every move you make.