All this nothing has meant more to me than so many somethings

Fame is also a test of character at times... Sometimes I pass the test; sometimes I'm a pain in the ass. Sometimes I'm like, Oh, God! I just want to buy some tampons!

There are assumptions made about the way you look. I'm always surprised when people don't think I'm smart.

And who cares, five years down the road, what most movies made or didn't make? If it's good, it stands up.

I don't think I'll ever be a producer who's into taking the meetings and fighting the big fights with studios. I really don't like that part. I'm much more interested in the material.

Being a working mother means that you are always disappointing somebody.

A l lot of films I've done are essentially about women who are finding their voice, women who don't know themselves well.