Having spent a lot of time trying to figure out screenwriting, I do feel moved and I want to try to write good roles for women of every age.

Living in Cuba made me unafraid of whatever could happen to me.

One of my favorite stories growing up was A Wrinkle in Time. I loved that book. I still remember the image, so strongly, of all the kids coming out of their house at the same time, they're all bouncing a ball at the same time, and they all go back in at the same time. A Wrinkle in Time moved me deeply.

If you play it safe every time, then you're missing the best part of acting. You haven't learned anything about your humanity.

Nothing seemed as scary as waking up at 40 and realizing that I had not lived a very courageous life.

I'm still a bit of a romantic and an idealist and hopelessly naive.

Human beings are flawed and complicated and messy.