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I'm not likely to be attracted to characters I've already done. I have to be almost frightened by the possibility of taking it on. Over the years, I realise I must enjoy walking that edge; I keep doing it.

I don't know if I do anything to get into character: I just go with my gut.

People say they love the characters I've chosen in my career. But I didn't choose anything. I just happened to be working and these were offered to me.

If there is any secret to my success, I think it's that my characters are very real to me. I feel everything they feel, and therefore I think my readers care about them.

There are so many characters I want to play. I'm greedy about acting.

But I'm attracted to roles where I get to really go in and explore a character.

I don't mind playing the same character, but if it's not well done, then I'm not interested.

I'm not particularly interested in playing characters that think the way I do.

You'll work hard to create characters that are compelling and unforgettable. But in the end, it's the story that matters.

There are scripts when you fall so much in love with your character. And if you are lucky and offered this part, you should not tempt your fate and go to the greatest extent to be/to play this character. If you have an opportunity to do that and you do not, it's shameful.