I can't impersonate someone. That is not what I do. I can only take someone's essence and create a character out of that..

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

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

Kids should be naughty and go through that rebellious phase I didn't have..

At Cambridge, it was the weirdest culture. Everyone pretended they didn't do any work, yet it was so competitive..

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

I wanted to play roles which offered new ways of viewing black women and black people in general- and I have done that. And I have always, whether I ….

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….

Acting is a career without a safety net, because it's not like a professional job where every year you hope to be promoted, and get a sense of career….

I usually look in my eyes to tell the truth of how I'm feeling that day..

As a society we should be encouraging people out of the debt-culture mindset, not promoting it..

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

As an artist, I am interested in telling stories that haven't been told before, stories that are going to affect people, and also stories that shine ….

One of the saddest aspects for me about filming in South Africa was that the real inequalities are still very much in place - and those are economic ….

The education is the answer to everything, really, and on so many different levels. The minutiae of life require analytical skills that you learn in ….

Your boss is only human and just wants the best from you..

Powerful women are the most interesting to play..

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..

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….

When I have finished a job, done all the promotion, and it's been received well. Then I can allow myself the luxury of a break, and chilling out with….

It's more instinctive to want revenge, but we are also capable of immense amounts of forgiveness and love and a compassion that extends even to those….