Miranda Otto

“I feel very connected to the story of 'The Lord of the Rings.' I'm a big fan of the books.”

“You have to be brave to be an actor.”

“I'm not a nostalgic person. I don't look back.”

“I think there's a lot of pressure on women to be perfect.”

“I am drawn to characters that are multi-layered and complex.”

“For me, the most important thing is the story.”

“I think it's important to be able to be your own person and not be defined by what you do.”

“I'm interested in the human condition, which is what acting is all about.”

“I think it's important to have a sense of humor about things.”

“I've always been interested in characters who are on the edge.”

“I'm not a person who plans. I'm a person who reacts.”

“I think it's a very important thing to be a parent.”

“The thing about theatre is that you can't be too careful with it.”

“I really enjoyed the physical side of things for 'Lord of the Rings.'”

“I do think there is a great desire in women to fly and be free.”