I always tried, in the books I wrote, to make it clear: Thin is not the goal. But I was thin. So no matter what I said, the subliminal message was, "You have to look a certain way." And I'm not happy about playing into that.

I think the entire world is going to be united against us.

Go for the burn! Sweat!

During my first few weeks in Hollywood, I was told that Jack Warner, the head of the studio, did not believe that a small-breasted woman could become a star.

Stay curious, keep learning and keep growing. And always strive to be more interested than interesting.

One part of wisdom is knowing what you don't need anymore and letting it go.

So much is made of good, strong roles for women. Actually, it's really interesting playing vul­nerable people as well.