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It's a proven fact that when you raise the status of girls and women in a country, that country does much better economically.
There are three words I like to repeat to myself: glass half full. Just to remind myself to be grateful for everything I have.
One of Buddhism’s main practices is understanding and experiencing compassion, and how that ultimately is a road to happiness.
A lasting relationship isn't about marriage. It's about compatibility and communication. And you both need to want it to work.
Theres something magical about theater. You can live the character every single day to the point where you become that person.
It feels like when I write, it's intuitive. This is true of Frances, and it's true of this [The Funniest Movie Of The Summer].
I try to remember, as I hear about friends getting engaged, that it's not about the ring. It's a grave thing, getting married.
I don't see a white woman. I see a black woman, even though my mother is white. Knowing that has made my life easier, I think.
My mother always said to me, 'You're going to have to work harder and have to be better, and you can't take no for an answer'.
I must quit marrying men who feel inferior to me. Somewhere there must be a man who could be my husband and not feel inferior.
O suns and skies and clouds of June, and flowers of June together. Ye cannot rival for one hour October's bright blue weather.
Long scenes of emotion are quite difficult - you've got to build up to them and make sure you're in the right emotional space.
I was born and raised on a farm, where boys had chores and girls did not, i.e., drive tractors, bale hay, take care of cattle.
There are, in terms of numbers, more leading roles for women in television than there are features. That's absolutely certain.
On the whole, I haven't found men unduly loath to say, 'I love you.' The real trick is to get them to say, 'Will you marry me?
I hung onto Hollywood by the skin of my teeth, and at first I fought over every piece of bread. Later, I got very small parts.
I definitely have conned a lot of people in my day. I'm not proud of it; it sounds like I am, kind of, now that I'm saying it.
You must train your intuition - you must trust the small voice inside you which tells you exactly what to say, what to decide.
It's a myth that you can have it all. You can't, but more importantly, I don't think you should want to. It sounds exhausting!
We look at adoption as a very sacred exchange. It is not done lightly on either side. I would dedicate my life for this child.
I listen to every type of music there is, and I also have a little girl, so I listen to ultra-fun Disney stars' music as well.
I never really marketed myself, so each job I was given was a new marketing tool, and that would be the way I marketed myself.
I left acting for 15 years, and I think it's really nice to have another life. I took too much for granted when I was younger.
Once I got both my hips replaced, I could start working out and going Pilates, and it's helped me be more active and youthful.
Artists are free to push boundaries to make art. But when pushing boundaries is their only aim, the result is usually bad art.
I know that the purpose of life is to understand and be in the present moment with the people you love. It's just that simple.
I think the good thing about my face is it has always been expressive. With Botox that goes - not what you want as an actress.
I have often felt bad that I am not great at any one thing. Like just a super super singer. Or the Gregory Hines of something.
If I programmed my own TV network, it would air good news! Just positive stories. Heroic stories. Cute puppy dogs doin' stuff.
But I'll never be one of those women who feel that they always have to wear earrings and aren't properly dressed without them.
There's always male roles I want to play. I'm so annoyed when I watch movies and go, "That could have been played by a woman."
You can allow yourself 72 hours of wallowing time. Then you've got to get into the gym, stop eating the ice cream and move on.
I feel like a Mac store! I have a Canadian iPhone, an American iPhone and an iPad. I'm constantly downloading music to iTunes.
You can't make poetry out of thought; poetry is passion. Linear thought must be seduced by wild mind, by the fires of ecstasy.
I do think that with any kind of infidelity, on some level - unless you're dealing with a sociopath - there's always a reason.
In fact, the 20th century I think was the most fascinating century and the whole of man civilization because so much happened.
One puzzling thing about men -- they allow their sex instinct to drive them to where their intelligence never would take them.
We can't be empowered women in our career and strong women in our relationships if it weren't for the fact that we're healthy.
That's the staggering, humorous thing about money. If you haven't got taste, money doesn't matter: You'll always look ghastly.
I really like worship music. It settles my soul. Gets me back on track. The lyrics are almost like a prayer, so it's my go-to.
I moved to New York when I was 10, from Rio de Janeiro. So there was no need for driving: I took the subway, cabs and the bus.
My parents, stupidly, always let me go downtown. This was pre-pager, even. It made me adventurous. I think it makes you tough.
I would give anything to sit down with my maternal grandmother and have a cup of tea and play Scrabble. She died 10 years ago.
I was lucky enough to come in at the beginning of the independent film movement, and it's really shaped my life and my career.
For me, the most important thing is that I feel comfortable with the actor that I'm working with and I'm able to talk to them.
I really like putting the kids to bed. Everyone is cozy and snuggly. Nobody is giving anyone a hard time, and everybody reads.
I live alone with my one dog and they say it like it's a sad, it's a terrible thing. This woman lives alone with her two cats.
I was utilized because I have a certain face that works well in cinema, and I'm used to making myself look as good as possible
People think women directors are tough. Truth is, I'm a pussycat and I hate conflict. I just want everyone to be happy on set.
I've been really fortunate in the fact that I've gotten a chance to do a real wide range of all different kinds of characters.