I think about how I'm spending my money, and I like to spend on my family.

One thing I've learned: You never know where life is taking you, but it's taking you.

You have to be precisely in the moment in order to box. And I just love that. I just love the idea of right now we're here, be here.

My job is about playing people. And I think once you lose touch with people, what do you play?

I think writing letters is a lost art, but nowadays it's something that means even more, because it's so easy to communicate in so many different ways. But I find a love letter can even be a little post-it note stuck in your pocket, with a sentence or a few words.

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.

There's no negatives. You just have to trust that what's happening in your life is unfolding in exactly the right way.