I was a fighter and very determined. There was no way I was going to back out without winning.

I would take up any small job on the sets, just so that I could hang around with the hope of getting noticed.

I wanted to be an actress. In college I was a serious feminist and very political. I was determined to get one thing out of my career and that was respect. I didn't want money. I didn't care about fame.

I think all industries are sexist in nature and I don't think the film industry is any different.

Its only when you are a great actor and are recognised for your good work that you become famous. Unless you are in the news for the wrong reasons!

Each time I get off a plane in Hollywood, I don't think I'm pretty enough.

I most often land up taking up the roles that I most detest.