I just hate one-dimensional portrayals of religion; it's too cheap and easy to do, and ignores the nuances that go into having a belief system.

Esquire's all about mommy issues now. Breastfeeding, vaccinations, playdate etiquette.

I think God gave us senses of humor, and we should use them.

I have a two-year-old who just turned three, and my four-year-old just turned five. I have the same irrational feelings taking them to pre-school. It's this charged combination of stress and joy and anxiety and excitement. When they're away, you've got a sudden loss of purpose and this ever-present fear about the kid's welfare. The departure of our children from our nest is not an easy thing.

Doubt is the middle position between knowledge and ignorance. It encompasses cynicism but also genuine questioning.

I come from a massive family, and the youngest is twentysomething years younger than I am, so I grew up with children.

You earn very little money on independent films and I'm the provider for my home, so I do have to think of taking one for the accountant time and again and that means studio pictures.