I think if you live in London, it's such a cosmopolitan city, nobody even notices different-race relationships. I assumed it would be even more liberal in the States, and it's totally the opposite.

Children's programming in America, I think it's pretty shoddy in terms of lack of diversity. It's pretty much cartoons and Disney sort of shows. I don't find any of that stimulating for children.

One of my sisters is physically and mentally handicapped. She took a lot of my parents' attention, so I grew up in my own world, playing in my room for hours and hours.

I think people think celebrities get babies really easily, like Angelina Jolie, but they don't hear about the ones who aren't successful because we don't like talking about it, it's too painful.

In England, 'Doctor Who' has always been considered a children's show, at least by children.

I love playing strong feisty women, I really do, but if you were to ask my husband he'd probably say that I'm very insecure. And actually incredibly malleable, which isn't necessarily a good thing.

I've never been a size zero, let me say that here and now. I've never been that sort of person.

I think a lot of actors need validation. If you see truly amazing actors perform, they expose themselves to such an incredible degree. You can really see their pain.

The truth is, I'm not a coper. I hate stress. I might appear calm externally but internally it's all going on.

If you are the one who is dumped, then you feel like your life is over.

Having been in Hollywood as a shadow, as someone who is almost invisible, I can see fame for what it is.

Don't call yourself discouraged anymoreit's no longer your name.

What kind of living will it be when you - Oh, God! Would you like to live with your soul in the grave?

I spend most of my time assuming the world is not ready for the technology revolution that will be happening to them soon.

The true nature of mankind comes down to a simple question: 'Do we teach children how to be good or how to be bad?'

I spend a lot of time with my family. I go to bed early, don't watch too much television, don't read everything that's written about me whether positive or negative.

I almost choke on my popcorn when I hear film stars, who walk on red carpets as much as the rest of us do on zebra crossings, criticising youngsters who crave fame.

Cause your opponent to repent, then let him fall

The life given us, by nature is short; but the memory of a well-spent life is eternal.

I just always wanted to be a singer. My mom said I was even singing in my cot!

Be very, very careful what you put into that head of yours, because you will never, ever get it out.