Writing, producing and directing, I must say, is incredibly satisfying and gratifying.
Jennifer Jason LeighEven if the role is very far away from me, to try and make it as nakedly me as possible is an intriguing notion.
Jennifer Jason LeighYou try to find the internal life, but a lot of it is creating it through physical behavior and figuring out the voice when you create as much of a past as you would in a naturalistic piece. But it's fun, because it's like you're learning something, learning some kind of physical skill.
Jennifer Jason LeighActing for kids is like playing house, you know? But growing up in Hollywood, it just made it seem possible.
Jennifer Jason LeighSometimes the work can get in the way and you give a less-good performance, and sometimes it doesn't and you can really get to the heart of something. And all the other stuff is just interesting and adds another layer to your performance. It helps you find the reality. Because you're not just playing yourself, you know? That would be kind of boring.
Jennifer Jason Leigh