I was big as a kid, very overweight. That caused a lot of insecurities for me growing up, and on top of that, I didn't like the idea of big crowds. I found it quite frightening. I enjoy the company… — Deborah Mailman Copy Share Image
Both 'Mabo' and 'The Sapphires' have been significant roles because it's about my people. They are celebratory stories, on top of allowing people to understand our history. — Deborah Mailman Copy Share Image
If I look at the one thorn that is in my side, of all my life, it is my weight. I fret about it,… — Deborah Mailman Copy Share Image
People understand about family; people understand about being in situations where you have to be brave. People get falling in love. — Deborah Mailman Copy Share Image
I guess there's this mind shift that happens once you're on stage. I don't know, chemicals, something happens and you just... I just become… — Deborah Mailman Copy Share Image
I was big as a kid, very overweight. That caused a lot of insecurities for me growing up, and on top of that, I… — Deborah Mailman Copy Share Image
Behind my door at home, that's when I'm relaxed, and that's when I can allow the emotions or whatever - to feel just what… — Deborah Mailman Copy Share Image
I never get used to the red carpets and premieres, to be honest, but when you're walking down the red carpet promoting stories such… — Deborah Mailman Copy Share Image
I have worked with a lot of really great women directors: Ana Kokkinos; Cate Shortland, who just recently directed a film called 'Lore;' another… — Deborah Mailman Copy Share Image
The Australian film industry is a small industry, so you have to really be flexible within working in different mediums. A lot of actors… — Deborah Mailman Copy Share Image
Both 'Mabo' and 'The Sapphires' have been significant roles because it's about my people. They are celebratory stories, on top of allowing people to… — Deborah Mailman Copy Share Image
Motherhood is wonderful, but it's also hard work. It's the logistics more than anything. You discover you have reserves of energy you didn't know… — Deborah Mailman Copy Share Image
I'm not a hugely social person. Obviously there's a big part of the job that requires that as actors, but it's not the most… — Deborah Mailman Copy Share Image
I'm not a girly girl, never have been. I really admire those who love to frock up. — Deborah Mailman Copy Share Image
