I find that the monsters are usually the people that I have the most empathy for because they're the ones that are hurt the most. There's a reason why they're the monsters.

You know, it's recently come into focus for me why I want to be an actor: It's because of the connection I feel to people.

Before, it was just about making the films - and now it's releasing them. Which is a steep learning curve.

I always say I am a realist, and my mom says, "No, you just have anxiety."

I didn't understand how much senators and members of the House are not able to represent the people because they're too busy fundraising to maintain their seat in office. I hope we as a country start looking at how we can change that.

When I first moved to Los Angeles, I don't think anyone knew what to do with me.

Most of the women I spoke to were pushing agendas that they felt connected to - more so than with the male lobbyists I met with.