When my career first began, I didn't have children - so there's a whole lot of difference in the way I choose roles now. Not just films for my children, but how long I'm going to be away, and is Dad going to be home while I'm gone. That sort-of factor plays a part.
Winter lies too long in country towns; hangs on until it is stale and shabby, old and sullen.
You can't take people's opinions personally. Usually what people say about it is a reflection of them own issues.