I just hate one-dimensional portrayals of religion; it's too cheap and easy to do, and ignores the nuances that go into having a belief system.

I look for struggle in the roles I choose - struggle and perseverance.

I love to be surprised.

I think all religions can agree on certain definitions of God and concepts of God, like God being the god of love, the great 'I am' energy.

I think maybe I was a shepherdess in a past life.

I think that films about faith made for faith-based communities have a certain tactic.

I think the worst thing that can happen to a good actor is fame.

I was a Ukrainian folk dancer in my teens, and I toured the country in 1991, shortly before the break-up of the Soviet Union.

I'm from the school of, 'if you want more, you have to require more from yourself.'

I'm hooked on Polanski's films, his psychological thrillers. I love 'Rosemary's Baby,' I love 'Repulsion.'

I'm just someone who marvels at God.

I'm part wood nymph. I require mountains and warm, dense patches of moss to thrive.

I've never graced the cover of a fashion magazine.

I've played a lot of mothers in my movies.

I, for one, am tired of seeing movies about men damaging each other.

In the quiet moments, the discoveries are made.

It's true: I don't remember what life was like before parenthood.

Normally, I rely heavily on my director to massage me out of my actor comfort zones.

Someone once told me that religion is like a knife: You can stab someone with it, or you can slice bread with it.

The Ukrainian community is tight-knit by nature.