Emma Thompson

Children don't need much advice but they really do need to be listened to and not just with half an ear.

There is that thing about not working with animals and children - I don't think that's true. Although you should never work with donkeys.

I have to write for everyone. What really fascinates me is how you make films or make stories that can genuinely be shared by different groups.

In big science, the role of the individual scientist must be carefully preserved. So is the one of original ideas and of contributions.

My style has stayed pretty consistent over the years. I always wear what I like and what is appropriate for the occasion.

I always dreamed of writing in an orchestral context. But when you finish a piece, you want to hear it. So we played everything with Phish.