I think a woman is sexy when she's in nice clothes, flattering clothes. I don't think that being half-dressed in little half-tops... I don't find that sexy.

There was a time when I was really going to give up acting-- right after Foxfire. I was trying to find characters with a certain strength and things going on, but I was always disappointed. Wallace was the first thing I did where I felt their ideas were better than mine.

Never send a boy to do a woman's job.

I prefer directing to acting. There is huge freedom that comes from being behind the camera. It brings a lot of responsibilities as well, but is intensely rewarding. Particularly the chance to help draw out the best in young actors.

What's risky is living your life and never trying for anything and never doing something brave and never getting yourself scared.

The great thing about having a bunch of kids is that they just remind you that you're the person who takes them to go poop. That's who you are!

I'm with a man who's evolved enough to look at my body and see it as more beautiful because of the journey it has taken.