I mean, I'm new but I've always been very interested in film making process and I've been lucky enough to work with film makers in my past that have been very encouraging to let me hang around. I get so emotionally vested - that the producer part of me was natural.

I've never been the kind of actress that just likes to show up and say my lines. I'm fascinated by what the crew does.

I think since I did Monster I really started understanding how hard it is for first time directors. I think there's a lot of great stories out there, but it's high risk.

The thing I noticed is that a lot of times great material can get ruined if its not in the right hands.

I'm voting for Barack Obama. He's inspiring.

I feel 100% sure that I have the career that I have today because of independent filmmaking.

I'm an Academy Award winner. I'm serious.