I remember calling directors numerous times and saying, 'Oh, you should cast so-and-so instead of me. They're much better for the role.'

Learning what you don't want is how you know what you do want.

I'm trying to do the paleo diet. No carbs.

I'm not a practice religion freak. I didn't grow up in a religious family, but I have a faith.

Maybe I'm a control freak.

I'm ready to do a Woody Allen comedy.

Sometimes I think they should set up an asylum for people like that... a whole slew of paparazzi defending their positions.

Is that romantic fantasy real? Um, after kids, no. Take the kids away, I don't know. Depends.

I never went to college. I was pregnant at 23.

I always loved to dance and move. I probably should have been a mime or something like that.

I have a house here in California and come back every month and a half to see my kids. And they come to New York.

My mother gave me a sense of independence, a sense of total confidence that we could do whatever it was we set out to do. That's how we were raised.

As an actor, I had noticed very vividly that very few directors know how to direct actors because they haven't done it.

After every movie, I always kick myself for the same things-didn't do enough, not enough variation, not enough interesting choices, too bland.

Famous is celebrityism, and I don't want that... I know that I'm not that. Everybody knows who you are. I can't imagine living that life, but I don't think I consider myself famous.

Sean's movies are provocative and challenging without being slick.

Everyone has the answers.

I have Spanx on. Always! I have to wear them all the time!

I was technically a Valley Girl, even though I absolutely dreaded being called that. I really hated the idea that I was a Valley Girl.

All marriages have their phases.