I see myself at a certain age as not being able to play the kind of parts that would keep me stimulated, and I can't imagine my life ending professionally the moment that I've got to go to the plastic surgeon and have my face rearranged.

After three major movies, I was like, 'Oh, I guess you're supposed to get a publicist?' Girls that are in the business now that are successful are more savvy.

I don't have high expectations anymore. Maybe they've just been beaten out of me.

I spent my whole life trying to play the games males play.

I think because I was a mother, it helped me feel comfortable that really my primary goal there was to save my kids.

I try really hard to give my kids as much independence as I can, caring mostly about their character: Are they kind? Generous? Do they work hard?

I have worked with another first-time director who was not that open, and it was probably one of the worst experiences I ever had, so my antennas are really out.