I was debating whether to do Legally Blonde, and I saw this interview with Gloria Steinem about how important Goldie Hawn's role in Private Benjamin was for women; by the end of the movie, the character socked her fiancé in the face at the altar because he didn't understand who she'd become through her journey. I was like, "I feel like Gloria Steinem told me to do Legally Blonde. That's how Elle Woods is too!"

It's fun chasing boys, especially when you're young, but I think it takes time and life experience to notice the other boys.

Realizing you're not anything special to the kids is always a great sort of reminder that you're just a regular person. A regular embarrassing old mom.

Confidence is everything in this business.

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

Sexuality and femininity is an accumulation of age and wisdom and comfort in your own skin.

I think movies are great and I have a great time making them but they're not what keeps you warm at night, or what's ultimately the most important thing in anyone's life journey.