I always feel like I can't do it, that I can't go through with a movie. But then I do go through with it after all.

I had a number of great teachers and the ones that really were the strongest influences on me were women. They were really, really smart and interesting women.

Teachers perform major miracles in America, daily.

I would never say don't do acting [to my kids], because I think it is a glorious profession and I am so thankful for everything it has let me express.

Singing and acting are very similar. Singing makes you reach into your deepest feelings. Singing is an extension of everything that you do when you're acting.

I think the best role models for women are people who are fruitfully and confidently themselves, who bring light into the world.

What led me to that was I have never - I mean, I watch movies and I don't care who is the protagonist. I feel what that guy is feeling. You know, if it's Tom Cruise leaping over a building - I want to make it, you know? And I'm going to - yes, I made it. And yeah, so I get that.