I'm a survivor - a living example of what people can go through and survive.

I'm not like anyone. I'm me.

I like the connection with fans and people who have been supportive of me. And I love the idea of real feedback and a two-way street, which is very, very modern.

I have the emotions of a child in the body of a woman. I was rushed into womanhood for the movies. It caused me long moments of unhappiness and doubt.

I have never wanted to be a queen! Cleopatra was a role, and I am an actor, so it was fun to play one, but it's not real.

I used to think that drinking would help my shyness, but all it did was exaggerate all the negative qualities.

The things that are important to me - being a mother, a businesswoman, an activist - are all things that were borne out of great passion.