[Never underestimate] the power of dinner.

Look beyond the paint. Let us try to open our minds to a new idea.

I prefer to act with friends. I mean you start off as strangers always with someone, but to really find a relationship that you enjoy personally and creatively, it's fantastic.

I've always been an environmentalist, but my life changed the day I had children. I realized that I wasn't doing enough to protect the planet. People need nature, and of course I want my children to have the best possible opportunity in life. I also realized how important it was for me to raise them to be conscientious people that are aware of their impact on the earth.

They say I can open movies, and that's nice in that it puts into people's minds that women can do it. It's not just Kevin Costner, not just Arnold Schwarzenegger. Not just the guys.

The only time I've ever gone against my instincts, I've regretted it. It was only really one time.

Babies aren't really born of their parents. They are born of every kind word, loving gesture, hope, and dream their parents ever had.