Jessica Lange in Frances... was dramatic and passionate and one of the strongest performances I've seen a woman do

There is something at work that's bigger than us. It's about having a trust in life and being at peace that things are happening the way they should. You do what you do as well as you can do it, and then you don't worry or agonize about the outcome

I'm honest. I say what I feel. I try to be tactful, but I can't not say what I feel. I have a really big problem with that.

My gift to my children would be from me to be as honest and true to myself as an artist, and put that out there to the best of my ability.

I remember my agent at the time called me and was like, "I've got it! I've found it! I've found your role!" I worked my ass off to get that role, because I think me and three or four other girls tested for it. But it was a great time.

I don't go to parties and all that. I don't think being seen or being in the right place is going to make me a better actress. I care about my work and try to do what's right in my heart.

I'd moved to L.A. with my mother when I was 17 or 18. She loved show business and I was young enough that I had no idea what I wanted to do.