“That's one of those questions where somebody says "would you like to see more women behind the camera?" And then it becomes I must have interrupted the interview to make a platform stance. But, no, I do believe it. In Australia, per capita, we've got a slightly more balanced and healthier statistic than here. I've only just started working more regularly with female ADs and its just a beautiful, different energy on set.” BelieveDifferentBeautifulEnergyBehindsFemaleCamerasInterviewsAustraliaAdsBalancedPlatformsInterruptedStance Author:Geoffrey Rush
“I went to England in the '70s, and I was in my early 20s. There was still a residue of that era of being an underclass or colonial. I assume it must have been a more aggressive and prominent attitude 40 years before that, because Australia internationally wasn't regarded as having much cultural value. We were a country full of sheep and convicts.” YearsHas BeensStillsCountryValuesAttitudeEnglandAssumingErasAustraliaAggressiveSheepProminentConvictsEarly 20s Author:Geoffrey Rush
“My kids started school, so having a strong base in Melbourne has been a key priority. I'm not daunted by the travel. People say, 'It's so far to Australia,' and I say, 'You get on the plane, you eat well, you sleep, you wake up - and you're there.'” PeopleWellsHas BeensKidsSchoolStrongSleepKeysTravelWake UpPrioritiesPlanesAustraliaFunny TravelMelbourne Author:Geoffrey Rush