Food is a big part of my culture, so everyone knows how to cook. When I came to America and asked a babysitter to softboil an egg for my son and she didn't know how, I was shocked.

David Lynch came out of it a genius, and I came out of it a fat girl. I'm sorry that the only comment I get about the part is the way I look. Commenting on the critics' response to her performance in Blue Velvet

These same people seem to forget that mother also took a lot of chances with the type of roles she played.

I believe in a set of values I cannot live by.

I have the most fun writing and directing. And I always choose myself as the lead actor.

I don't think a Hollywood actor is safe from acting in the rain: it all depends on the film.

If we are completely honest with ourselves, everyone has a dark side to their personalities.