To preach abstinence, I think, is absolutely not the right message to give to kids.

I write in bed, too. I find it very comforting. I want to sort of, like, crawl in a fetal position if I have to.

The moment you make someone promise anything is the same moment you ask them to lie to you.

I've been acting for so long it's more like - I won't say easy, exactly, but there's not the same angst with writing that comes about with acting. Writing - particularly when you're writing yourself, when it's you, when it's your life, you really can't hide.

Jazz is my comfort music, like comfort food.

I have a very independent spirit.

Books have always been really important to me; they're my saving grace.