I grew up in the Midwest; you don't know any screenwriters. It didn't seem like a realistic career possibility.

When you're in a competitive environment, always give out the impression that you don't care. It makes people want you more. If you act desperate, it's over. I think a passive attitude is helpful. It comes naturally because I'm lazy.

Unfortunately, I can't fault other writers and directors for how they choose to present themselves, but I just think people are very fearful of declaring themselves as feminists because it's just confused with being misandry. And if you get labeled a man-hater in this town, you're screwed. Men are still the gatekeepers.

A lot of people are concerned with staying physically young...I'm more interested in maintaining my curiosity.

There's this double standard that exists and it really frustrates me. If a woman chooses to work, people say, "Oh it's so sad that you're not at home with your children." But no one ever says that to a man because it's assumed that the man is going to be the provider.

My boyfriend is Italian and from New Jersey, so naturally he was thrilled to meet Joe Pesci.

People are more interested in being visible than they are in loving other people.