We live in a thinly veiled misogynistic society.

Any obsession is dangerous.

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.

My roommate and my boyfriend, they both know I am compulsive and controlling.

I think I am naturally attracted to things that are a little bit out of this world.

I think people who suffer from depression, unless it's post-traumatic, are probably going to struggle with it for their whole life.

I think the thing that I always try to do - because it piques my interest - is to play really different parts all the time.