There is a common, puritanical way that we look at things where, if it involves sexuality, somehow the women must be compromised. It's just chauvinistic to deny women their sexuality. It's about empowering. It comes down to choices. If the choices are available and they're making that choice, they're not being exploited.

I love things that have a vintage feel to them, just because there's a certain texture to them that we just don't have anymore. In fact I think I've been stuck in the 50s or 60s for a while...

Models are just mannequins seeking validation at the hands of sleazy fashion people.

I had always been a reader and a skeptic, so when I was old enough to break away from organized religion, it just came naturally.

Strength and independence are always something that I'm drawn to in all my characters, no matter how different they are from one another.

Hollywood can be a draining industry. For all the glitz and glory and wonderful parts of our business, it takes it's toll on your inner self.

I have always been very rebellious and gone against the grain. I've always challenged the standards set before me.