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.

I've always been the go-to girl for all of my girlfriends in terms of relationship advice or clothing advice.

I didn't have parents who were, you know, racing to get a reality television show, you know? Or looking to benefit in some way from their daughter's fame.

Jazz is my comfort music, like comfort food.

When I was turning 40, I felt that there were no books out there that hit the spot in terms of what I wanted to read.

I think you can be mature without being grown-up. You can also be grown-up without being mentally mature. One of them is forced, while the other one is your choice.

Getting the pretty back is about getting back in touch with your essential self: the part of you that knows what you really want.