I would like to learn to play the cello. I would like to paint. I would like to fully understand the concept of pi.

Why is it so weird that somebody didn't recognize me?... The fact is that whenever I meet somebody, I say, 'Nice to meet you. I'm Julia.'

Sometimes people think of actors as marionettes - everybody else makes the decisions for us - and, you know, really, making this decision [of which roles to take] is the only thing you lay claim to.

I just have a great life. I know great people. I've had great relationships - all different kinds of relationships. I am so lucky to be on the little golden path that led me to all this.

You know it's love when all you want is that person to be happy, even if you're not part of their happiness.

Show me a mall, and I'm happy.

Show me a person who doesn't like to laugh and I'll show you a person with a toe tag.