As an actor you don't control the end result. Because you're a director, you get to control the end result. I think for us, we really have to show up and participate and give. And then let go.

I look at everything I’ve done critically - but I think that’s the job of an actor. If you ever sit on your laurels or think that you’re good - in a way, I don’t then think you’re pushing yourself.

When you relinquish the desire to control your future, you can have more happiness.

I think it's important for me as an actor that I say these are the issues I'm going to be committed to. One of them for me is women and children's health around the world and their rights;the other is ovarian cancer.

I'd like to be wise. You have to go through a lot to get there, but I'm willing to go through a lot.

The thing I'm not good with is mediocrity, when someone isn't really trying to reach something.

Refuse to let your circumstances make you bitter. Do what you must to make them better.