If I had my way, if I was lucky enough, if I could be on the brink my entire life – that great sense of expectation and excitement without the disappointment – that would be the perfect state. – Cate Blanchett
Its not the normal way to look at things but I experienced death at a really young age and because of that its been part of my mental landscape that death is really very possible. – Cate Blanchett
Its important to travel and move and have a continual set of experiences so youve got more to feed back into your work. For me, its a natural thing. – Cate Blanchett
Ive an enormous respect for my mother who at the age of 39 raised three children, and I grew up with my grandmother in the household. And so it was a really strong household of women – my poor brother! It was great growing up with so many generations of women. – Cate Blanchett