I never have been insecure, because I see what a waste it is. I know there is a solution to insecurity. I don't tend to be thrown by problems that don't have solutions. And insecurity has a wealth of alternatives.

Some of the mini-worlds that filmmakers have created are so ingrained in my love of culture.

My limbs work, so I'm not going to complain about the way my body is shaped.

Everyone is like a butterfly, they start out ugly and awkward and then morph into beautiful graceful butterflies that everyone loves.

I never want to get to the point where it's all about my needs, and the hell with anybody else.

I loved Duran Duran's "Girls on Film" - it was really sexy and naughty and totally weird. When you're a kid watching that stuff on television you're like, "Well, we are opening up as a society!"

When I lay my head on the pillow at night I can say I was a decent person today. That's when I feel beautiful.