American actress and director, twice Academy Award winner, known for roles in 'The Silence of the Lambs' and 'Taxi Driver'.
It's nice to play a character that has a lot of depth, variety and unpredictability.
I've always believed that if you want to be taken seriously, you need to take risks.
Motherhood is the most important role of my life. It taught me more about acting than anything else.
I'm not interested in playing safe roles. I like roles that ask questions.
There's a special spirit in indie films. People work because they're passionate about the project, not for money.
When you turn 60, you get more content. Life becomes richer.
I wanted to be a director. It gave me a completely different way of seeing cinema and storytelling.