I'm not a very 'this is planned out' person when I get to set. 'This is how I'm going to do it' - I'm never like that.

I don't gossip about myself.

I feel very lucky that I don't have to rely on a man to give me financial security. That's a big deal.

Being an actress doesn't make you popular in school.

I was always in and out of school. What I learned in high school is that female friendships are so much more important than worrying about having a boyfriend or looking good or things like that. I had such a good girlfriend growing up that we didn't need anything. We had such a creative world of our own imagination together. For me, if I have a child, I would say, "I hope you find a best friend that makes it so you don't really need much but each other." Learning about that type of friendship and trust is one of the best things I ever got out of school.

I don't live in the spotlight, and I don't live my life in front of the paparazzi. I live very comfortably and quietly as possible.

I like to think that death gives life meaning. I like that philosophy.