You're in a movie because you're appealing and because you represent the aspiration, the fantasy, the ideal.

It's hard if you start believing that you should be really that perfect fantasy ideal, that people start believing because of all of the retouching. You can delve into that fantasy world and play with it, but when you walk away, that's not you.

Repentance is another name for aspiration

Into the sky to win or die.

You're entirely bonkers. But I'll tell you a secret. All the best people are.

Having done something like The Thorn Birds gives you enormous longevity. You can keep picking and choosing the roles for a bit longer.