Every character is a part of you and a part of the character that you are going to evolve into that you are not yet.

I do not feel any less of a woman. I feel empowered that I made a strong choice that in no way diminishes my femininity.

Cause a little trouble. It’s good for you.

When I was little, like Maleficent, I was told that I was different - and I felt out of place, and too loud, too full of fire, never good at sitting still, never good at fitting in. And then one day I realized something, something I hope you all realize. Different is good.

We need policies for long-term security that are designed by women, focused on women, executed by women not at the expense of men, or instead of men, but alongside and with men.

If every choice you make comes from an honest place, you’re solid and nothing anybody can say about you can rock you or change your opinion. It doesn’t shake me because I know why I do the things I do and I know I come from a good place and so people can judge me however they wish. But I know I’ll continue to do the best I can and be the best I can.

It's the greatest thing that ever happened in my life, my son.