A director should cast a person who fits into their script.

Well, it's difficult to fall in love with a character when you just read the pilot. You don't really know who the character is.

Our society doesn't want to help girls like that [in Black Snake Moan]. They just want to use them.

For years, I hated myself. I covered the mirrors in my house. I literally couldn't have a mirror in my room.

Well, I think most people understand that there's a big difference between who you are and who, you know, you play.

I get so nervous. I happen to be socially awkward and shy. I spent a lot of my time as an adult not going places.

I tend to fight for something that I believe in.