I’m always scared to death that I won’t do a role justice. But fear can be a great motivator.

As a producer, you really have - you're able to hand-pick all the talent that you want to be surrounded with.

I’m always scared to death that I won’t do a role justice. But fear can be a great motivator.

The truth is, after Boys Don't Cry, I realized how few and far between the great roles are. I am beyond thankful for finding Million Dollar Baby.

It's hard to find really original, compelling works of fiction, for women especially. I find that these true life stories about these women that I'm so blessed to play are some of the most compelling stories, and the truth is stranger than fiction.

One of the great things about my job is I get to do all of these things that I may not experience had I not been an actor.

Learning how to fly, for me, was so euphoric.