My mother gave me a sense of independence, a sense of total confidence that we could do whatever it was we set out to do. That's how we were raised

I just love getting dirty.

It's what still excites me most about acting: letting your imagination go places it's never been before. There's nothing better than that

I would have made a lousy stripper. I'm just not very comfortable exposing myself.

When I had money in the past, I would always travel rather than spend it on big apartments or cars. And I still feel exactly the same way.

After every movie, I always kick myself for the same things-didn't do enough, not enough variation, not enough interesting choices, too bland.

I can't imagine going back to long hair. Cutting it was the greatest thing I ever did