I feel like I've had a really great intense relationship with every single Director I've ever worked with. I can't say there's one that hasn't been deep and profound in its own way.

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

I had to fight my whole life to break out of my circumstances. That's just part of my makeup.

Few people know this about me, but I love baking pies.

I'm certainly not very book smart, but I started traveling at 16, and it has enriched me in ways I could never begin to explain.

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.

You only have one life and if you're not doing what you love, what's the point?