What's the worst that can happen? If it doesn't do well I can put on my big girl panties, deal with it and move on.

After all, everybody has secrets and there are some things that nobody knows about you but only you, right?

I think a smart person today realizes that you have to be part of the art films that are done just for the sake of the art.

A person's self-esteem has nothing to do with how she looks.

I used to have to downplay my sexuality because I wanted to be taken so seriously as a thespian and as an artist and as an actor, so I'd play crack heads and down trotting women and disguise myself, and I think as I've gotten older, I become more comfortable with who I really am and all parts of me knowing that my physical self doesn't diminish me in any way or my talent.

Being a mother is probably the most important thing in my life right now.

I've always thought that when anyone receives an award for acting they should always thank their fellow actors, because the only way you're going to deliver your best performance is when you have other good actors on the set supporting you and being very present for you even when the camera is not on them.