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

Robert Kennedy was such an inspiring figure. His interest in politics seemed to come not from a desire for power, but from a need to help our society live up to its ideals.

I feel like my first conversation with someone, I really get a good feeling about who that person is and mainly about how open they are.

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.

It took a lot to get attention in my family. No wonder I'm an actress.

It would be really wonderful if people connected to the loneliness of what it means to be a human being in the world today.

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?