... but the thing about hearts, I've come to discover, is that, just like ankles and noses, they heal, even if you don't want them to or think they never will, they do. And someday you wake up and the pain is gone.

True love, especially first love, can be so tumultuous and passionate that it feels like a violent journey.

Oh, love is real enough; you will find it someday, but it has one archenemy - and that is life.

I love the opportunity to do lots of different kinds of projects - independent films and big studio epics as well. I'd love to be able to do a mixture.

'The Borgias' is quite good because it does stick quite steadfastly to historical fact, so a lot of people who are interested in the historical element will love watching it, but they were also a ridiculously dramatic family.

Tell me what you eat and I will tell you who you are.