You can't have a movie with a group of people that are significant players in the story, that push forward the plot, without introducing at least one or two of them.

I am so glad that I get to maintain a relatively down-to-earth lifestyle.

The way I've been able to embrace fame is by realizing that celebrity is just a means to send whatever message you want out into the world.

I was fortunate enough to be one of those stories where I was scouted on the street by somebody and actually refused to go to the agency, and was approached on different occasions and finally kind of caved and said, 'OK, I'll try it and see what happens.

I read every single letter. Some just break my heart. I've cried over letters that have come in, from young women and older women alike, saying to me, "You know, you made me want to stop crash dieting and just be healthy. You are my role model. I want to be like you."

As a filmmaker, you have to understand the essence of the book and tell the story you want to see on the screen, and hopefully please yourself - because you cant possibly please everyone.

I consider acting a day job - it's not my dream; it's not my be-all, end-all.