All of [motherhood] surprised me. It surprised me from the very first second I saw Jack. I'd believed that my pregnancy was a condition. It never computed. And there he was. Everyone made fun of me because I stared at him for months and months, not being able to believe he was real.

I wouldn't have thought of myself as a person who could guide anybody and then it turned out that I can.

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

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!

It would be really great if people would realize that stars are only people with the same weaknesses and flaws, not immaculate idols.

I've played a heroin addict and a speed freak and dark characters throughout my career.

[On Lisa Kudrow:] She's like the best kind of jazz there is. You don't know what note she's going to hit and it's always a surprise.