Explore Quotes by Cate Blanchett

Look, I live in the modern world as much as anyone else.

I'm scared of actors with a scheme.

I went through a mod and goth-phase when I decided that I wouldn't ever be the bronzed beach-bunny. I started going as pale as I possibly could.

I just don't see myself as the heroine in my own narrative.

I feel like I've been marinated in Australian theatre.

Every director works differently.

An actress once advised me, 'Make sure you do your own laundry - it will keep you honest.'

Being on stage a lot is quite physical.

There's an expression in Australia that's called 'Go Bush,' which means to get out of the city and relax. I try and 'go bush' to places where there's no cell reception. But, I don't get to do that often, so for the most part, it's just a state of mind.

When you're directing something, you absolutely have to be involved in all layers of the process.

There are certain things in ancient practices that are not worth adhering to.

My husband keeps me really honest.

If you know you are going to fail, then fail gloriously.

I'm one of those strange beasts who really likes a corset.

I think we should stop drinking bottled water. There's no need to be drinking it if you're living in western communities.

I think that's what I love about my life. There's no maniacal master plan. It's just unfolding before me.

When something is a vocation, you don't really make a decision about it.

All cities do face similar, significant trends in the future... most importantly global warming and climate change.

Violence and racism are bad. Whenever they occur they are to be condemned and we should not turn a blind eye to them.

Actresses can get outrageously precious about the way they look. That's not what life's about. If you starve yourself to the point where your brain cells shrivel, you will never do good work. And if you're overly conscious of your arms flapping in the wind, how can you look the other actor in the eye to respond to them?

Don't you find that work, if you love it, is actually really invigorating?