We live in a very modern age and the dynamic of raising kids and being a professional are intersecting a lot more - especially for women.

I certainly went into losing my virginity terrified. Going on stage, I could only have imagined the worst possible outcomes. And then it went fine.

Ninety percent of your job is done if you find the right cast.

I grew up with the Boston vibe and the Catholic vibe. I don't want to put anybody out.

As far as Ken Kwapis saying all those things, I think he just really wanted me in the movie so he probably told Warner Brothers, 'Don't worry, Jimmy Stewart? Gary Cooper? Who else do you like?' If they'd said they were huge Chris Farley fans, he's like, 'He can do that, too. He's a huge physical comedian.' But no, that's really nice to hear.

I think we owe absolutely everything to the fans.

I've always loved those movies where somebody thinks they want something, and then they realize that the thing they really want is right in front of them.