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People love events - they love performances, they love music - and I think Australians are great entertainers.
When you're stretching yourself, as a role like 'Blue Jasmine' did for me, you risk falling flat on your face.
I always try to keep that feeling of being on the edge. I'm afraid of knowing too well and seeming mechanical.
All that 'poor hometown girl who marries into Hollywood royalty'. It's actually quite insulting to my parents.
The English was really my mother, it was never me. Being the daughter of my father, I always felt very French.
The character is close to me, except that I haven't lived through those situations, so it's not completely me.
I'm always down to do a sitcom. I did 'That '80s Show' back in the day and that was a really great experience.
I play Hopkins' daughter. Brad Pitt plays Death. He's a very-good looking Death. With him, dying isn't so bad.
It may be that the race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong - but that is the way to bet.
I design my shots. I walk the rehearsal as the camera and say 'this is where I want to be... I want this look.
To me, it's a religious experience to sit down at anyone's table. I feel so invited, like it's a sacred place.
It is said that our destiny is set, predetermined before conception. But I myself, have never been a believer.
If you have a good self-esteem, you can be generous, you can give back and you can be productive in the world.
Sometimes I think the choir gets a little ticked with me because I haven't sung in a long time and I can sing.
Whatever you dream of doing one day, don't give up on that dream because you never know where it can take you.
Always remember, actions speak louder than words. No one's perfect, but we can all strive to be better people.
If you're hurting, don't be afraid to seek the help you need! Speak to someone - it may just change your life.
I can feel glamorous without makeup, especially on my lips. They're naturally reddish, so I often let them go.
I did like hanging out with all the rock'n'roll boys - it was fun but all those relationships didn't work out.
I used to spend all my school holidays cycling around, so all this training has made me feel like a kid again.
I don't think you're ever ready to read your life back to yourself and try to make it entertaining for others.
You really can't take a cat and turn it into a dog, or try and get lemons off an apple tree, or what have you.
I couldn't walk for almost three years. That was the greatest thing that happened. Instead of dancing, I sang.
I've known lots of people that are talented and nothing happens. It's not about talent, it's relentless drive.
When I lay my head on the pillow at night I can say I was a decent person today. That's when I feel beautiful.
Women shouldn't be burdened by what existed in their past, we should all learn how to turn pain into strength.
For me, going to London is like coming home. In fact, I've often entertained the idea of ending my days there.
I remember saying to my mom, 3 years old, every day, ‘I can fly!’ Living on the ninth floor, it was dangerous.
I met Patti LuPone and Elaine Paige in a party. I didnt speak too much with Patti, but she was lovely with me.
I'm a huge fan of the program 'Democracy Now,' which is hosted by Amy Goodman, and I subscribe to the podcast.
Happiness is not that easy to achieve, but having a handsome husband, a beautiful baby, and a great job helps.
I would rather do a project that I've invested so much time to, rather than try to get a part on another show.
I am definitely not like the hottest young actress, the most beautiful or whatever. I have my own thing going.
My appearance has changed a lot over the years, but it has far more to do with how I feel about being a woman.
I certainly would never want to be normal. When people say, "You're weird," I usually take it as a compliment.
That is really the freedom that allows you to create something that is exciting because who knows what's true?
I go shopping maybe three times a year in an intense way. I'm like a man. Can't spend too much time in a shop.
Being a successful person is not necessarily defined by what you have achieved, but by what you have overcome.
I didn't want to be the type of mother where my child came to me, and I can't even help her with her homework.
There were shots of Kong pulling at my clothes, but only in horizontal and never from above. Never from above.
My bag always weighs a ton. I carry my whole bathroom with me. You never know what's going to happen in a day!
I do think it's important to live in the present because in that way you won't be living in a state of regret.
Here's another secret - I have really big feet. I'm a size ten, so every opportunity I get I buy myself shoes.
In Hollywood, you play a mom, and the next thing you know, you're on 'The Golden Girls.' They age you so fast.
I drive [Susan Sarandon] nuts. I'm always talking about her being my hero. I'm sure she's probably sick of it.
We need to habituate better thinking to appreciate more of your day because that has a neurological correlate.
If you carve out what you expect, that's how you end up getting disappointed, not living fully in the present.
I never thought that I'd be considered to have a good body. I was bony up top and kind of dumpy on the bottom.
There are makeup artists sometimes that have a jade face roller. If you're really tired those are really good.
The first step is clearly defining what it is you're after, because without knowing that, you'll never get it.