Adoption was something that was always under my skin, that I knew would be a part of my life, and, when I decided to start filing, it was very clear. It was like I knew that this was exactly what it needed to be. So then you go through the process, and it's tough. It's not the easiest process - and then again, I've never liked things too easy in life. But it emotionally knocks you out.

Times have changed, but people don't change. That's why ON THE ROAD has never been irrelevant.

Everyone always says, 'Kristen got 'Panic Room' because she looks like Jodie Foster.' But it was actually Nicole Kidman who was supposed to play my mother.

On the one hand I have very traditional values: I'm looking for love and want a baby one day. On the other hand, I have a secret and rebel side, that I maybe took from an Australian mom who handed down to me the love for adventure and freedom. And sometimes I feel a bit offbeat.

I just want the fans of the book to be happy. I don't necessarily care about anyone else.

Women inevitably have to work a little bit harder to be heard. Hollywood is disgustingly sexist. It's crazy.

If you fall in love, it's because it captures you and sweeps you off your feet.