I hate the analyzing thing. People say, 'Why do you think your character did that? I don't know. I'm not an analyst, and they're not in psychotherapy. Unless it's a film where they're in therapy. Samantha Morton analystanalyzecharacter Change image and share on social
I was physically abused and I retaliated. Samantha Morton abusephysicallyretaliate Change image and share on social
The thing with me is, if I wake up one morning and I'm not happy working as an actress, I'll stop. It's not something I have to do. It's not a vocation. Samantha Morton actresshappymorning Change image and share on social
You've got all these books on self help, getting to know yourself, doing the right thing, eating the so-called right foods, even down to what books you have on your shelves. People are encouraged to look to themselves first as opposed to being a part of society. Samantha Morton bookcalleat share on social
I believe it is my duty as a performer to raise issues in the world of things we're afraid to look at. Samantha Morton afraiddutyissue Change image and share on social
Some directors cast you because they trust you to do the performance - but then they forget to direct you. Samantha Morton castdirectdirector Change image and share on social
I was angry but not at God. I feel that you are closer to God when you are messed up. Definitely. That's when you most need God, and God cannot control what man does. Samantha Morton angryclosecontrol Change image and share on social
It's important to have masculine energy around your child. Samantha Morton childenergyimportant Change image and share on social
I wanted to make a film - and I've been wanting to do this for 16 years - about life in care, and bring it to the public's attention, because I had never seen anything, on TV or in the cinema, which said: 'This is how it feels to be a kid in care'. Samantha Morton attentionbringcare share on social
Your spirit is your spirit, whether you're religious or whatever. Samantha Morton religiousspirit Change image and share on social