Half of my family has a deep-rooted connection to the South and Louisiana, and for me, New Orleans is one of our most precious, historic communities: visually, emotionally, artistically.

I was a little worried that the familiarity would be a little weird, but I think for me everything is musical in my life. For me, timing is a rhythm.

To sit with George [Clooney] and argue about what we're passionate about was amazing. We're good at arguing our points of view and are all about doing what was best for the movie [ "Gravity"].

I can't cry on demand. I need to feel what I'm feeling. I can't just say, 'Give me a moment' and then cry.

I have achieved everything through either hard work or luck.

My mother always told me, 'Don't get married. Make your own life. You don't need a man.'

I would say if you are going to party, show up on time to work.