I think it's important to have as much as a normal life and take the time to get perspective because it only helps your work in the long run.

A lot of the old movie theaters are closing down now, which is really sad. It's still in the back of my mind.

In retrospect, I went to Jane Fonda for literally everything. During Mermaids, we were staying in the same building, so she was right upstairs from me. I was in my first relationship, so I got all sorts of advice. She became famous in her late teens.

I've learned that it's OK to be flawed.

Dear Diary: My teen angst bullshit now has a body count.

The fact that I got into acting at all was kind of fluke-ish. I loved movies, but I can't remember ever really wanting to be an actress, and I certainly didn't imagine ever being in a movie. I think I wanted to be a writer.

I've recommended girls for jobs that I had a different part in, and agents have been like, "No, don't ..."It's so surprising to me.