Tilda Swinton doesn't "feel like" an actress.
The Academy Award winner for her portrayal of ruthless lawyer Karen Crowder in 'Michael Clayton' in 2007 finds she can't relate to other actors when they discuss their craft.
Quoted in variety Swinton says "I don't know what it would take for me to feel like one [actress]. I understand it's a strange thing to say because I do keep saying, 'Yes, I'll dress up and be in your film.' But when I hear proper actors talking about their lives and how they approach their work, I feel like I'm up another tree."
Tilda Swinton spends a lot of time in the Highlands of Scotland to avoid fellow actors and isn't able to answer how she prepares for roles after she's been cast in a film.
She explained: "When people ask about how I approach a character - well, I wouldn't know how to approach a character if I tried.
"People will ask about choosing a role - I don't choose roles. People will talk to me about preparation. Aside from putting together a disguise, I'm not aware of any preparation at all."
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