When I'm with my kids, I definitely try and be in the moment and wait till the end unless the mess poses a real danger, like slipping. But when I am cooking by myself, I definitely clean as I go to simplify.

Our bodies are machines and have to be functional, and to do that they have to be fed properly.

I love Australia. My dream would be to have a place to live there and be able to commute back and forth

I like food. I like eating. And I don't want to deprive myself of good food.

A lot of times [in the movie industry], women are relegated to playing the wife or girlfriend or daughter.

I've always been fascinated by Japanese culture.

I try never to say no when it comes to creativity, but I do try and lead down an "appropriate road" - like not on furniture or the walls.