We only did probably two, three takes on every scene we did, at the most.

I've learned to do a movie and then not be in that place for a long time.

I think that American audiences are more used to following one character.

There are things that directors know about me that people shouldn't know.

I'm one of those people that really pays attention to the music in films.

I just like to walk around New York, just put my iPod on and walk around.

I'd fly. I sit and watch the birds go by and say, I wish I could do that.

After a long time with someone, you realise you've been thinking for two.

Working with kids can be tricky because they can be pretty unpredictable.

I'm in full transparency here of "Yeah, I'm trying to find my financing."

But I know somebody who has a bedside urinal. How do I compete with that?

I am a tomboy and I love being with the boys and shooting guns and stuff.

I'm not interested in playing the victim. I like stories about survivors.

If you believe in yourself you can make yourself whatever you want to be.

I get inspiration everywhere - by my friends, my family, and mostly love.

There's no sense in trying to be or look like anyone other than yourself.

I don't think you should feel guilty about pleasure. Defeats the purpose.

It's not socially acceptable to be a complete and utter manipulative cow.

Nothing's ever allowed to just be entertaining. We have to talk about it.

I started out as a music teacher; I never planned on becoming an actress.

I have known great things and wonderful persons, and I have known homage.

The formula for water is H2O. Is the formula for an ice cube H2O squared?

I'm a shy person. I don't know if it's in my DNA to share with the world.

This isn't just an unhappy planet. Sometimes very good things can happen.

I have written about 10 books, all just practical encouragement for moms.

I'm in the process of trying to find something that I could do on my own.

Glamour is something you can't bear to be without once you're used to it.

I never watch TV. I'm a Radio Four addict. I love listening to music too.

I'm also doing constant book readings, movies. You name it, I'm doing it.

We're intellectual opposites. Well, I'm intellectual and you're opposite.

Goodness, what beautiful diamonds!' 'Goodness had nothing to do with it'.

I believe that it's better to be looked over than it is to be overlooked.

I get a lot of fan mail and stuff, and usually it's for me to sign stuff.

When you live in L.A., it is easy to stay fit, as the weather is amazing.

I've always really loved stories told from the point of view of children.

Documentaries are my favorite thing, and the more depressing, the better.

Never regret anything because at one time it was exactly what you wanted.

Girls shouldn't worry about being the equal of men in the business world.

I think to love bravely is the best and accept - as much as one can bear.

I don't look at myself as a commodity, but I'm sure a lot of people have.

Acting became more than a profession to me. It became a sort of religion.

When people dont know exactly what depression is, they can be judgmental.

Adoption was a bumpy ride - very bumpy. But, God, was it worth the fight.

In America, sex is an obsession, in other parts of the world it's a fact.

We have been roommates our entire lives. We just bought a place together.

I never thought I'd get a chance to do what I'm doing. It's such a dream.

People bullshit and fakeness are the main reasons why I like to be alone.

I put a drop of lavender essential oil on my pillow before I go to sleep.

I love directing. It's where my heart is, and it's the way my mind works.

Meditation is very important to me. I feel off-balance when I skip a day.

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