If anyone ever saw me dance, they'd have trouble taking me seriously.
I think I've always been interested in playing people who are judged very harshly.
Recently, I've really responded to books that bring the magic of childhood back to us as adults.
What you feel is important may not be what the director feels is important.
That worries me an awful lot. If people misunderstand our intentions [in Black Snake Moan], especially regarding my character, then they're essentially exploiting an already exploited and abused woman. So it's a huge concern for me.
Real tears are not those that fall from the eyes and cover the face, but those that fall from the heart and cover the soul.