Growing up with three boys in a heavily male-dominated world, I especially needed to express myself as a woman.

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.

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

Almost six years ago, before I was given the incredible opportunity to be in 'Leaving Las Vegas,' I was going through a long period of artistic confusion. I'd spent years doing work that hadn't pushed me enough, and I was beginning to wonder if I had any talent.

I really love 'Soapdish.' I wish 'Soapdish' had more of a moment because I felt that that is a really strong, funny movie. Kevin Kline is hilarious in that movie.

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.

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