My father says that almost the whole world is asleep, everybody you know, everybody you see, everybody you talk to. He says that only a few people are awake and they live in a state of constant total amazement.

The best thing about modern living is anaesthesia.

Any idiot can be brave, but courage is about knowing what's at stake, and moving forward anyway.

I am convinced, completely convinced, that there was nothing random about [the adoption], she is the daughter I should have.

I don't feel particularly typecast because I think I do so many different kinds of things. Whether or not they're seen is another issue.

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

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