I've always gotten myself overly involved in supporting other women who've not always been as supportive in return.

The most important, overriding arc of my career has been that I would never be self-deprecating.

At some point, the pride has to be a part of the whole day-to-day oeuvre. It's part of who you are and doesn't need to be discussed anymore.

Anything that has cynicism to it and that's jaded is smutty.

I'm very much an optimist. I don't think I could do my work if I didn't believe there was some kind of hope for humanity.

I've always gotten myself overly involved in supporting other women who've not always been as supportive in return.

Once you're heterosexual and comfortable with that, you don't need to take out an announcement every day.