20 Questions With Helena Bonham Carter: Harper's Bazaar 2012
First record bought: Either Supertramp or Neil Diamond's 'The Jazz Singer'. I was 14. I loved the film. I have always loved Musicals.
Book that changed your life: 'A Room With a View', because if it hadn't been written I would have had a crap career.
Recurring dream: As a child I had a recurring nightmare of being eaten by a crab. I'd be walking through a forest and out came a crab that pursued me. Then, between me and the house, which was my safe haven, there would be a carpet of lobsters. My mum, who's a psychotherapist says it's my internal critic having a field day.
What makes you laugh: Quite a lot. Tim Burton. My children Billy Ray (eight) and Nell (four). Thank God they have a sense of humor.
Which artwork would you appear in?: Anything by Chagall. His figures always seem to be flying, which I love. Or happy or in a state of love.
Film you wish you'd been in: It would have to be Fred Astaire musical. That's my idea of a dream, singing and dancing. In Fact I'm learning to tap-dance now with my kids. I used to love 'The French Lieutenant's Woman' and actually stalked Jeremy Irons when I was 15. I'd go up and down the street where he used to live. It was scary. I have met him since and he was horrified to find that out. It's funny- as soon as I met him, I thought "What was all that about?" I really like [his wife] Sinéad though.
Most treasured possession: My contact lenses, because I do love seeing.
Last time you cried: Sometimes I pretend-cry at home with Tim, just to see if I can get going [In mock sobs] "What am I doing? I haven;t got anything for dinner..." He gets very concerned. Unfortunately, if you're tired, it can spill over into real tears.
Favorite film wig: Bellatrix's. It was so messy that I didn't need constant touch-us on set.
On-set moment you'll never forget:Having Brad Pitt on top of me in 'Fight Club' covered in stickers (for special effects) but otherwise naked. Jesus that was a great day. It was before I met Tim. I just remember having lots of chats. Brad was a real gentleman. He told me about the person he;d just met, who turned out to be Jennifer Aniston. We talked about his interest in photography and architecture. It was hilarious.
How do you relax?: Aromatherapy Associates bath oils. And Bikram yoga.
Recurrent marital row: Sometimes I'm quite candid about Tim. I remember once I spoke out about his kidney stones and he didn't like that. My mouth talks before the brain edits me. Tim is the reverse.
On your bedside table: Lots of old Sunday papers and past issues of 'The Week'. Out of optimism, I think I'll get around to them one day.
Biggest life turning point: Saying yes to "Planet of the Apes' for the ape school, and not realizing what was around the corner.
Describe your own style: Erratic. Tim was very happy with the 'Daily Mail' calling it 'Bulgarian elf'. That seems to have stuck.
Favorite outfit: Gazillions. I love hats. I have a Micky Mouse hat I'm probably too old to wear, but fuck it. Most things are bought for my daughter but I end up wearing them because she throws them across the room.
Biggest regret: I've not watched or seen enough. I love musicals and should be a big fan of 'Glee', but I never have time to watch it. I haven;t even seen 'Homeland'. David Cameron, who I know a bit, watches so much. I'm like "When do you have the time?" He days if your on a plane to Afghanistan, you have to do something. Which I suppose makes sense.
Fame is...: Not going to help if you have low self-esteem. Fame is a gilded cage. It actually reduces your life. You stop looking. You stop being curious. And that is so important.
What is your wildest moment?: Well I'm not going to tell the world. But it was really fantastic.
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