I became obsessed with all these women who die never feeling they did anything extraordinary with their lives.

If you look at any other group of people suffering injustice, women are always in the worst situation within that group.

When it is important for you to say something and you find a vehicle to say it, then go for it. It is so rare when that happens so I think every minute spent fighting for it is always worth it. Even if nothing ends up happening, it's still worth the fight.

I love to cook for my husband and daughter. I enjoy going to the market for fresh vegetables.

I'm saving my sick days for when I'm feeling better.

For my wrap present, Colin Farrell gave me a first edition book. I got so involved with this character and I was so sad when the movie was over that when I got home and I tried to read the book I got really emotional and I started crying.

When you are passionate about life, it keeps you young. Sometimes I wake up at 4:00 am just to see how my roses look.