There is an Arabic writer who wrote philosophy and poetry and who brought all religions and all the world together.

When I first came to Hollywood I was told to go out with an agent because it was good for my career. So I went to a party with him because it was good for my 'career.' Well, he thought the whole thing was a big date. Needless to say, I was very upset.

If it wasn't because of my high heels, I would still be in Coatzacoalcos with 10 children.

After doing a juice cleanse, I'm motivated to eat healthier and not emotionally. Cleansing is like my meditation. It makes me stop, focus and think about what I'm putting into my body. I'm making a commitment to my health and hitting the reset button.

I think being able to be malleable is a great weapon and I'm a very, very good strategist. I create the most amazing strategies in my head and I have created the most extraordinary strategies in my head for my career.

There has never been a female director who has won an Oscar. There has only been one woman who won at the Cannes Film Festival.

I'm suspicious of people who talk about their feelings to the whole world