The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness. When you become a mother, you are no longer the center of your own universe. You relinquish that position to your children.

I never shot on sets, but if I was traveling somewhere or on location, I would always have my camera, and I'd always be - it's that kind of fly on the wall approach to photography, though. I don't engage the subject. I like to sneak around, skulk about in the dark.

I have made decisions based from purely an actor's point of view.

This idea of selfishness as a virtue, as opposed to generosity: That, to me, is unnatural.

I have been a waitress, and I was a damn fine waitress too, let me tell you.

I never felt like I belonged in Minnesota when I was growing up there. That's why I was out the door as soon as I turned 18.

I am tortured when I am away from my family, from my children. I am horribly guilt-ridden.