Whether it was making my bed or making a movie, my mother and father never hesitated to say how proud they were of me, and that means so very much to a child.

I mean, really: He called me 33 percent lesbian, which was a gross underestimation of my lesbian-ness.

More people telling stories leads to more interesting perspectives in this world. I often think we wouldn't get to these political impasses if we had balance in storytelling.

It's funny that it all becomes about clothes. It's bizarre. You work your butt off and then you win an award and it's all about your dress. You can't get away from it.

Well I always wanted to be Dolly Parton when I was a little girl. I was obsessed with her.

You can learn a lot about yourself with what youre doing and who youre with on a sunday.

The more respect I had for myself, and the more I took care of myself, the more I understood what I needed out of a partner.