I think I was raised in a solidly upper-middle class family who had really strong values and excess was not one of the things that my family put up with.

In my opinion, what makes a great book is something that is universally specific.

I'm not one of those stars that goes out and literally dresses to be photographed.

I know it's not the right thing to say, but I'm really happy with my body.

Love is a human experience, not a political statement.

What I've observed and what I've imagined - and definitely what I'm hoping - happens as you get older is that there's a mellowing, an acceptance that comes with time. I guess that I'll find out.

I think relationships are work, but love is a gift.