Everything you do, every thought you have, every word you say creates a memory that you will hold in your body. It's imprinted on you and affects you in subtle ways - ways you are not always aware of. With that in mind, be very conscious and selective.

What I love about being an actress is being able to really look into myself and understand another human being.

I want people to see some of their own humanity no matter who they are.

As artists, we do the work that we do. Receiving an award or not receiving an award in no way diminishes one's talent or value.

I am having a good time doing nothing.

Historically, if you look at great civilizations, why do they crumble? Is it because of what's outside or because of something internal? It's always internal. It is.

Where the women go, the culture goes.