Julia Ormond

“What I look for is a role that hopefully I can bring some humanity to, something that people can relate to.”

“I think that there's a real sense of comfort in knowing that you're a part of a larger group of people.”

“I'm drawn to flawed characters.”

“I try to find the truth in the character, whatever that is.”

“I feel very vulnerable when I'm watching a movie I'm in. I'm not just looking at my work, I'm looking at my life.”

“For me, the work is the most important thing. I'm not really a celebrity.”

“I've always been drawn to stories that have a certain epic quality to them.”

“I think the most important thing for an actor is to have a sense of reality.”

“As an activist, you can't be so rigid that you can't see the other side.”

“It's about finding the humanity in the character.”

“I think it's important to be able to laugh at yourself.”

“I am a great believer in the power of stories.”

“My focus has been and continues to be on the work.”

“I think there's a power in vulnerability.”

“I don't think I'm particularly beautiful. I think I'm a character actor.”

“I love theatre. I love the immediacy of it.”