Lots of people there seemed to be in denial, in absolute denial, of death – everybodys pretending that death doesnt happen in L.A. if you do enough exercise and take enough wheatgrass and have your pill every day, you might not die. – Emily Mortimer
It is brilliant going to the theatre and being forced to sit and listen and think about life. It can be almost a near-religious experience. – Emily Mortimer
I want any excuse to come home. My dad is not a spring chicken any more. If anyone says, Go buy a postage stamp in London, Ill go and do it. – Emily Mortimer
51st State was one that I loved doing because the character was so out there, and in a way I was sad to leave the character behind. Im afraid I could never be that cool in real life! – Emily Mortimer
I was taught to confront things you cant avoid. Death is one of those things. To live in a society where youre trying not to look at it is stupid because looking at death throws us back into life with more vigour and energy. The fact that flowers dont last for ever makes them beautiful. – Damien Hirst