The thing about the classics it that they are such great characters, they have a great deal of depth and different layers to them. I always find that….

I wasn't tempted to go into academia for a second..

There were hard days when you'd be screaming for hours and then the next day, you'd have a scene where you were just talking and because your voice w….

I actually didn't like Jane Austen. I was more into the Brontes. They were so wild and passionate. I thought there was something a bit tame about Aus….

In Australia I was seen as somebody who did only very modern, contemporary stuff. Then as soon as I went overseas I did two period pieces so it was l….

I'm a mother, so I instantly identified with what that would be like and the horror of that..

I am really glad I was raised Catholic. I like the fundamental aspects of that religion. I think they give you great grounding in terms of having a m….

I was quietly rebellious. My parents thought I was very good but secretly I did things like saying I was staying in one place and going somewhere els….

I love watching Hollywood movies - I just don't know if I'd be happy doing a Jurassic Park..