Meryl Streep

I was offered, within one year, three different witch roles. It was almost like the world was saying - or the studios were saying - 'We don't know what to do with you.'

Expensive clothes are a waste of money.

I think we all think we sound really good in the shower, where there's that nice reverb, and the water's drowning you out, and there is some liberation in the freedom of being totally alone and really going for it.

I have a pretty good idea of what I am not good at and have it front and centre of my consciousness every minute I am doing it.

Don't give up or give in in the face of patronising ridicule, amused disdain, or being ignored.

I'm really interested in the collaborative thing. It's what makes it scary because you never know what it's going to end up like. But you hope. You put yourself in the hands of the best people you can find, and you're completely dependent on the kindness of strangers and their commitment. It's like this mutual delusion.

The reason I chose the movies that I did was based on where they were being filmed.

The interesting thing about being a mother is that everyone wants pets, but no one but me cleans the kitty litter.

I'm curious about other people. That's the essence of my acting. I'm interested in what it would be like to be you.

Some people are filled by compassion and a desire to do good, and some simply don't think anything's going to make a difference.

I had this sort of idolatry for certain actors who preceded me, people who inspired me, so I'm honored to be that way for young actors.

I'm thrilled when I get nominated. I don't count how many and I don't remember how many I've had. I just know it's a lot.