You read statistics all the time like, "13 million people are at risk because of the severe drought in East Africa," but I think those kinds of numbers fall on deaf ears - there's so much devastation in the world, that it's a bit overwhelming for people.

The truth isn't all things to all people all of the time.

What about my brain? What about my heart? What about my kidneys and my gallbladder?

I definitely believe in plastic surgery. I don't want to be an old hag. There's no fun in that.

Every director is themselves; [they're] not playing a part.

My grandmother was also an active member of the tenants association and a staunch supporter of the Democratic Party, and both of my parents were extremely liberal, so I think I grew up in a household that was very politically conscious - we all watched the elections on TV, and we watched the debates. So it was an awareness that we were raised with, and as we grew into young adults, we just naturally became politically active. It was just understood that it was important, that it was our responsibility.

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