I got a phone call from George Miller [the director] asking me to play this role. We sat down and he showed me on his computer a documentary-type montage sequence of real penguins swimming, in an Esther Williams synchronized sort of way, and doing things I have never seen them do. Then he explained his vision of the film, asked me to read the script and to voice the character. I was cast a little bit later, and he let me do the singing as well!

I don't think Hollywood per se is supposed to be taken seriously, otherwise, dear Lord, that would be frightening.

I just always have to cry out a breakup, and then I can make peace with it pretty quickly.

I love being in love.

I always wanted to be a young mom, but generations of women have worked so hard so we can have a career and wait to have children. So I say carpe diem - take advantage of that.

I am honored to be a part of that film. It has a really important message, embracing one's individuality. It was the most universal film I've ever read.

Tired is not a word in my vocabulary.