"Then I wanted the character to be feminine as opposed to effeminate. Because it's easy to be camp or queen. Anyone can do that. What's difficult is to play feminine"

In this quote, Cillian Murphy is discussing his technique to depicting a character. He explains that he desired the character to be womanly, rather than effeminate. This distinction is necessary to him since he believes that it is simple to play a camp or queen character, however it takes skill and nuance to play a really womanly character. By picking to represent femininity, Murphy is difficult himself as an actor and pressing the borders of standard gender functions. He recognizes the complexity and depth of womanhood and wants to accurately catch it in his efficiency. This quote highlights Murphy's commitment to his craft and his desire to bring credibility to his characters.