Angelina Jolie has admitted her career has seen times when she's been "bored and sloppy".
The actress insists that she always does her best to listen to her instincts and believes that if she sets her mind to it, she can do anything.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter she explained: "There have been times in my career when I've gotten bored and sloppy.
"But I've done my best to listen to my gut. Because I feel you can do whatever you want in this life. So long as you don't hurt anybody, you can do anything."
Famously without a publicist or manager she claims she prefers working "directly" with people so she can "speak for herself".
"I had [a publicist] once, years ago -- I didn't like it.
"I like to work very directly with people. I don't want somebody in the middle. I'd rather speak for myself."
At this point in her career, she also states that if she stopped receiving work offers she'd be content staying home with her children.
"I never had a plan for my life. I do what I want to do. And if suddenly tomorrow I couldn't do anything, I could deal with that. I'd be happy at home being a mom."
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