I want my mother to think - she's a tough fashion critic.

I just love architecture, and I just love the idea of being someone who sees the world differently and doing everything you can do in order to actualize that dream. And really sticking to your guns when everyone else is telling you that you're crazy.

It's important for me to work with a strong director because I know I can go to some really deep places, I just need direction on how to get there.

I always see something for sure one time and then I make myself see it a second time. Because second time is like, 'OK, I'm not that bad. I'm not that horrible.' But the first time I just think I'm god-awful.

The careers that I admire and actually try to emulate are those of Julianne Moore and Annette Bening. Those women, to me, make amazing choices. They're sexy, beautiful women, but that doesn't dictate their choices.

When I reap the rewards, I don't even know I'm reaping them.

What's interesting is that my style is a lot crazier than what I project out there. It's a lot edgier.