Cate Blanchett

Female Line Art Portrait Series

"I think it's always good to take on things that at first seem bigger than you. Then you just try and surmount them." - Cate Blanchett

"Things present themselves to you, and it's how you choose to deal with them that reveals who you are. We all say a lot of things, don't we, about who we are and how we think. But in the end, it's your actions, how you respond to circumstance that reveals your character." - Cate Blanchett

"I applaud Women in Film - not only for celebrating the successes of women, but for providing a safety network to mentor women and to discuss the particular issues that arise in a very male-dominated industry." - Cate Blanchett

"A lot of people are frightened by old age - by being around people who are, basically, on their way out - but I'm fascinated by it. It's an amazing thing to be around someone who has had a life well lived." - Cate Blanchett

"It's important to travel and move and have a continual set of experiences so you've got more to feed back into your work. For me, it's a natural thing." - Cate Blanchett