A mother who is obsessing about being thin and dieting and exercising is not going to be a very good mother.

Sleep is critical to me... at least eight or nine hours a night. I start to slow down my body and my mind at least 30 minutes before I get into bed. I don't watch any disturbing or invigorating TV at night. I also get energy from meditation practice and from eating healthy fresh food, only one cup of espresso in the morning, and not drinking too much.

I was shocked into the realization that I myself had played an unwitting role as a movie star and sex symbol in perpetrating the stereotypes that affected women all over the world.

The glow and energy of the healthy woman is the ultimate beauty, the only beauty that will last.

You shouldn't give up. For a while, you have to stay close to the wall and be careful who you spend time with and take care of yourself.

I like playing that character who brings love to people, who puts people in a place where they're apt to encounter love.

I find that arduous physical labor can jump-start my thought process.