We are supposed to be liberated in America but if our President [George W. Bush] had his way, we wouldn't be educated about sex at all. Every woman would have six children and we wouldn't be able to have abortions.

Growing up I never got into comic books at all. I didn't have any inspiration for it.

It's important for people to figure out their own lives before involving someone else - to gauge where you are and work on your own issues.

People are fed up - and I think quite rightfully so. But what are they proposing as an alternative to just being upset or feeling disillusioned or abandoned? That kind of protest movement really needs to happen on a much bigger scale, but there needs to be a clearer message.

Every film is exciting because I get new tools and cool new things to do.

Having visited Oxfam-funded school programs in rural communities has made me realise how vital education is to developing countries in bringing people out of poverty and giving them a sense of dignity, self-worth and confidence.

One of the best things for a woman to hear is that she is sexy.