I'm probably the most militant person you'll ever meet and I speak my mind without provocation sometimes.

As we women know, there are so many other hurdles that we have to cross that I would love it if we could stop having the race conversation so that we can get women further on. You know, a female president now that we have an African American president. Maybe we can get an Asian female, a gay person?

There are moments where you stop living, if you stop changing, and if you stop seeking growth of some sort.

You just keep moving forward and doing what you do, and hope that it resonates with people. And if it doesn't, you just keep moving on until you find a project that does.

I'm an Oscar nominee. I love saying that. Whatever happens, I'm going to sing that 'I'm an Oscar nominee' part.

The things that scare you only make you better and stronger.

I'll say that I don't think you can throw a stone and not come in contact with someone who knows someone or has problems with substance abuse.