If I could play drums like Patrick Carney or Taylor Hawkins, I'd be a really happy person.

Inspiration is the key to everything.

In Alien, Sigourney Weaver's role was written for a man. In Salt, Angelina Jolie's role was written for Tom Cruise. These things, when reversed, do prove to be just as exciting and entertaining with women in leading roles.

I love the writing process. It's something that I'm interested in personally and something I always do on every movie.

People assume actresses are afraid to get older; the truth is the roles get a whole lot more compelling once you're too old to play dumb.

It's great to know you've earned your place and to know that you are right for the role because my biggest fear is being offered something and showing up on set and doing one day and everyone going, "Oh geez, oh no, this isn't, she isn't.." and feeling that way myself.

The mark of a good marriage is partnership and continuing to feel inspired by your spouse.