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Under the skin
‘When the cameras roll I enjoy myself and I stick to my lines. By and large, I’m not a massive improviser. I write and I’m happy to write lines, but I don’t particularly write lines unless I’m paid for it, and it can also be an insult to whoever wrote the script.
‘When the camera rolls I feel a buzz. I’m not saying I would die without it — I certainly wouldn’t — but I have learnt over the years to have fun in front of the camera. I know that I prefer the theatre because I’m free and I’m not being controlled. Movies are very restrictive. If you get an idea on the third take it’s too late because to readjust the scene would take two hours. But I still enjoy making them.
‘I try never to watch my movies. If they bomb, I think, “Just another failure.” Failure’s a natural part of life. If they do well, like last year with Eastwood’s Changeling and the Coen Brothers’ Burn After Reading, which were both lovely experiences — well, what a wonderful way to go!’
Disgrace opens on 4 December.
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