What's in front of you is a whole world of experiences beyond your imagination. Put yourself, and your growth and development, first.

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.

Acting's not about nose jobs and liposuction. It's about being truthful to what you're doing.

We are told there is not enough money for education, but somehow there is enough money for people to raise billions of dollars to defeat somebody in an election? Oh! Okay! Does that make sense?

You have to learn how to care about people without taking on all of their problems.

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.