I mostly hate organized religion, which I think is a force for the oppression of women and creates warfare.

What is the fatal charm of Italy? What do we find there that can be found nowhere else? I believe it is a certain permission to be human, which other places, other countries, lost long ago.

Every time I catch myself saying, "Oh no, you shouldn't try that," I think, "Yes, I should."

Being a daughter is only half the equation; bearing one is the other.

I remember everything but forgive anyway.

The camera creates a magical transformation. It's not enough to exist; we must chronicle that existence. ... Narrative- and image-making creatures like humans don't feel any experience is complete unless it's recorded.

I have enormous pride in the survival of the Jewish people, the cultural heritage of the Jewish people, but I'm not observant, and I don't belong to a synagogue. I don't go to temple on high holy days, but I'm proud to be Jewish.