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I actually wanted to be a writer long before I wanted to be an actor. ”
Artists probably should have some impenetrable aspects of themselves. ”
I am never bored, never short of anything to do and I don't even ever feel lonely. I am quite gregarious and I get out and about a lot, but sometimes it is just wonderful to be on your own. ”
I don't really view myself as an actor. ”
Being rich would be disastrous for me as a writer. I have always needed to write to pay the bills. ”
I'm not into being all 'film-y' and going to the premieres and parties. I tend to feel like the embarrassing uncle at a wedding. ”
For me, as a writer who comes from quite a naturalistic tradition, British screenwriting is quite delicate, quite small, and rarified in a way. ”
India is desperately romantic, utterly unashamed of its sentimentality, its generosity, its fierce pride and massive heart. ”
I believe innately in the human spirit being a powerful and positive thing. And that just comes out, whether you like it or not. It comes out in the writing. ”
French are what they are without excusing themselves to be. ”