Anytime I feel lost, I pull out a map and stare. I stare until I have reminded myself that life is a giant adventure, so much to do, to see.

I like to hide behind the characters I play.

Where ever I am I always find myself looking out the window wishing I was somewhere else.

There's people constantly asking you for something on set, so the multi-tasking of motherhood transfers very well to being a director. And I think you're compassionate.

I've learned a lot from Clint [Eastwood], who's an extremely economical director.

It may sound cliché, but when you feel beautiful and strong on the inside, it shows on the outside.

If anybody comes into my home and tries to hurt my kids, I've no problem shooting them.