I think male roles are generally much better written. So for actresses, we're always dealing with trying to inject a role with more truth than the writer possibly had in mind.

Lorna was quite young when her mother died, and I think she's blocked out some of the memories. I talked to her a little bit about that, but I wasn't prepared to go around and poke and hurt her.

A lot of really good directors have a killer in them, as if they'd do anything to get that image. But that comes with the terrain and I don't mind it.

This might be the first generation where kids are dying at a younger age than their parents and it's related primarily to the obesity problem.

Know that you can make a difference in the world by being true to yourself, and moving in the direction of your dreams!

My Brilliant Career was beautifully directed, but I had a bit of trouble with myself in it. It was a silly script, based on a book this 16-year-old girl wrote.

Most women seem to be required to pit themselves against men in dramatic situations, and the men got to pit themselves against ideas or God.