You know, I did not like being famous. It was a stressful and ugly time, and I'm glad it's over.

I know most people don't like to be around teenagers but I do. I'm one of the only people I can think of who can't wait for my kid to be a teenager. I think being a teenager is one of the most wonderful things in the world. I really enjoyed it - just this heightened emotional state where everything is beautiful and everything is new and you're convinced that you're really going to break the mould and be different from your parents. And the best part is that you have so much more time that you didn't have as a child.

Shoulda gone to China. They give away babies like free iPods. They put them in guns and shoot them out at sporting events.

I don't have a terrible singing voice, but I also wouldn't call it 'good.' I can carry a tune.

Somebody asked me earlier if I thought it was really important to tell stories about women's struggles. And I said yes, but at the same time, it's also important to tell stories about women's triumphs, women being slackers, women being criminals, women being heroes.

I write small and weird. Romcoms are not in my skill set.

Gas Attendant: "Thata ain't no etch-a-sketch. Thats one doodle that can't be un-did home skillet.