Layers are not difficult for me. You have the luxury of takes, so if you feel like, say, you did not take in the fact that your aunt is across the way in one take, you do it again and try to add that piece.

Only once have I taken on a role where I felt that I didn't quite understand her, but I said yes anyway. I don't think I'll ever do that again.

When I think of normality I think of mediocrity

So much of this world is based on illusion, temporaries, and disposability that I think it's essential that our closest relationships reflect what is real.

I’m trying to accept where I’m at, not run from it.

You're only given as much as you can handle at any given time. Whether it's true or not, it gives you the strength.

It's a proven fact that when you raise the status of girls and women in a country, that country does much better economically.