I'm not interested in playing the girl that's just there to make the guy, you know, give him a talking to.

I was very obsessed with Ruth Gordon. I really didn't foresee me having any type of career as a leading lady at all because it was just blonds. I just wasn't the type - I was told that by casting directors. I auditioned for Running on Empty [1988] and The Mosquito Coast [1986], and Martha Plimpton was just killing me.

It’s equally as important to me to be a good friend, and a good sister, and a good daughter. I’m very close with my family and friends.

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

There are actors I know personally, or I've heard them say, "The less known about me, the better, because I just want people to think of me as the character." I think Matt Damon said that recently. He has a point and I think I get that.

My parents are awesome, but they're pretty left-wing.

Most of my wardrobe is vintage, and I've worn dresses to the Oscars that I got for $10.