When you're not confident as a young woman in saying "no" or even saying "yes" necessarily, you don't know which one you're more afraid of in some way. That happens a lot.

I don't like to talk about things until I'm on set shooting them because it doesn't feel real.

If books are not good company, where shall I find it?

An expert is someone who knows some of the worst mistakes that can be made in his subject and how to avoid them.

If there were no God it would be necessary to invent him.

The musicians that didn't know music could play the best blues. I know that I don't want no musicians who know all about music playin' for me.

Music is magic. It's my favourite drug: it really has an effect on me mentally and physically. It's such a rush.

All racists are irresponsible.

If you're going to make a musical, don't cartoon it from the play. Make it better than the play. Have a reason for making it sing.

If we can send a man to the moon, then why don't we send a woman?

Force Majeure is a jolt. You won't know what hit you. Director Ostlund shifts gears from humor to psychological thriller with cunning skill.

Now the time is come, That France must veil her lofty-plumed crest, And let her head fall into England's lap.