As a kid, I was told to talk as much as possible.

I think that's the best career that someone can have is one that's reflective of their personal tastes.

I mean, I don't like anyone who likes themselves too much.

As long as we can tell stories about our ability to survive, the more we will hope, not self-destruct.

You won't see me in a better mood than 4:00 in the morning on my way to work.

To Craig's [ Brewer] credit, I felt totally safe on the set [of Black Snake Moan] . And because I felt safe, Sam[L.Jackson] had to protect me. He got upset at all the physical stuff Craig wanted me to do. When I start doing stuff like that, all the screaming and running, I kinda go out of my head. I'm not necessarily in my own body anymore.

I've been to therapists my whole life. I find the less attention I pay to food, the healthier I am. Any obsession is dangerous. And a whole country that's obsessed with one thing, unless it's, like, jeans, it's very dangerous. Everyone's obsessed right now with carbohydrates in this country. It's ridiculous.