Sometimes you only need to have a few words with a person to know you would like to have many more.

We are put on this planet only once, and to limit ourselves to the familiar is a crime against our minds.

I find that when I am actually writing, I enter a zone of concentration too small to admit my troubles.

A few actresses have all but set up shop as women of a certain age who attract younger lovers. I think of Susan Sarandon, Cameron Diaz and Isabelle Huppert.

What I believe is that all clear-minded people should remain two things throughout their lifetimes: Curious and teachable.

Here's a notion: Peace in the Middle East would come about more easily if the region were governed by women.

I was born inside the movie of my life. The visuals were before me, the audio surrounded me, the plot unfolded inevitably but not necessarily. I don't remember how I got into the movie, but it continues to entertain me.