If you ask people what they've always wanted to do, most people haven't done it. That breaks my heart.

I try not to think about my public life. I focus on my private life, and that's just the best way to live.

If you have problems, it's something to apologize for, to be embarrassed about, not to revel in. It's the perfectionist in me...That's why people call me the "bossy little thing"-I'm the bossiest person around.

I'm very careful with my emotions, and I don't let them run free. If I'm upset, it's usually for a very good, very deep reason.

Love one person, take care of them until you die. You know, raise kids. Have a good life. Be a good friend. And try to be completely who you are. And figure out what you personally love. And like go after it with everything you've got no matter how much it takes.

Working with [Robert] De Niro taught me a lot about being an actor's director.

I like to hide behind the characters I play.