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" Sometimes it was so quiet, it's frightening. It really prioritizes things. "

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" Oh, I definitely want to direct. I have young children. My job is already big enough, and I imagine it will be even more so as a director, and I don't want to miss out on them growing up. I'm going to wait until they're a bit older before I leap into that seat. "

" I'm starting to realise that there are certain themes that I return to, those being that there is no such thing as normal, and people finding their voice and living authentically. And also that you can be influenced and helped through an extended family. "

" I think when I was younger, I used to sort of long to be a part of films that were really gritty and hardcore in a way. "

" I don't try to live the life of my character but I think it's inevitable that there is some carry-over into your life. "

" Independent films have a certain freedom about them - there isn't so much at stake in terms of money. I think they're more interesting because they're not watered down to appeal to the masses. They tend to have a unique voice. "

" I've never had a game plan. It's just if something comes along and it feels right in the moment. "

" I'm very happy with my lot. I like the variety I get. You don't want to spend your life repeating yourself. It's true of any kind of artist, you want to explore as wide and far as you can go, so that's what I've been trying to do. "

" I love kids, so working with them wasn't a problem. "

" The one thing I want to do - and I am doing - is starting my own production company, for me to produce and direct in the future. Have a bit more say and control - become the storyteller more than just the character. I want to choose the story, plant the seed, and watch it grow. I just want to have a bit more involvement. "

" I guess in Australia every film is sort of an indie film because there are no studios. "

" I've been extremely happy and fortunate in terms of what I've achieved and the experiences I've been given. "

" After 'Muriel's Wedding,' I first went to America, and I was sent all these scripts about fat girls overcoming hurdles. Something in me knew not to go down that road, even if it was a good script. "

" An accent in a way can be an entry into a character. "

" We were just covered in dirt the whole time. It was so hot - and that was in winter. I can not imagine what it's like in summer and how the people who actually live out there survive. "

" Meditation is an essential aspect of my life. "

" I just want to find some inner peace, and I think I'm getting there, slowly but surely. "

" My face moves, unlike some actors' do. I guess it's kind of a response to what's happening internally. "

" I think it's important to relax in general. I don't try to save up my relaxing for one month period of the year; it's kind of a daily practice that I've tried to remain aware of. "

" Whether it's a movie I'm in or not, if there's a good movie, and it's low budget, and you know everyone's done it just because they were passionate about it and they cared for it, if it has any kind of audience, it's just a wonderful outcome. "

" Lars Von Trier is a genius. Every film he makes is so honest and powerful. "

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" I think being the conventional beauty is limiting, so I'm glad I'm not that. If I looked different, I wouldn't have the great opportunities I've had. "

" I wish I had more patience. "

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" The potential strength of female friendship and the bonds that can be formed, especially over a lifelong relationship, is very profound. "