There is sexism - I'm not denying its existence. But I'm saying that I will deny its effort against me. I just pay it no nevermind and say, 'Get out of my way.'

Making a movie is a long, dull process. There's a lot of waiting around.

I've actually considered going with my married name, Julia Hall, but all the paperwork.

I never go about a new project as if I'm trying ot redefine myself. I just like to work, and I'm excited by material I find challenging and - if it's a comedy - exceptionally funny.

The war and terrorism in the Middle East, the crisis of leadership in many of the oil-supply countries in the developing world, the crisis of global warming - all these are very clearly tied to energy

The fact of the matter is that everybody treats me pretty much as one of the boys, which I take as a great compliment

I'm particularly fortunate to be in a position where I can bring my child to work and be able to get good child care. Not a lot of women have that.