God, America is a country predicated on listening to everybody. When did we stop listening to one another?

I take the kids to church and Sunday school. They love it. I really think it's important for a child to feel that there are things that are bigger than your life out there.

My sheets are monogrammed, so is my silverware and pretty much everything else I own. My rule is, if it's not moving -- monogram it!

We’re more than just our dresses.

It's funny that it all becomes about clothes. It's bizarre. You work your butt off and then you win an award and it's all about your dress. You can't get away from it.

I love to cook comfort food. I'll make fish and vegetables or meat and vegetables and potatoes or rice. The ritual of it is fun for me, and the creativity of it.

Confidence is everything in this business.

As an artist, I feel more strongly than ever that my job on earth is to tell the stories of the invisibles, and women have been invisible on film for a long time.

My rule is, if it's not moving-monogram it!

If you're not yelling at your kids, you're not spending enough time with them.

Every day you have to choose and cultivate your own happiness.

It's possible to love your grandmother for years and years without really knowing anything about her.

Obviously, I'm suffering from lack of sleep, but it truly is a blessing to be a mother.

I've been in a long and happy relationship for 22 years and it's never inspired me to write anything. It's too good - nothing to say. Problems, conflict, that's what makes for good stories.

People you are emotionally open to can drain your power level or raise it tremendously, depending on what their intentions are.

From the time we're born, our brothers and sisters are our collaborators and coconspirators, our role models and our cautionary tales.

I think Charlie George was one of Arsenal's all time great players. A lot of people might not agree with that, but I personally do

I have an ego the size of a small planet.

The present moment is that one point where everything comes together.

They think written words are even more powerful,’ whispered the toad. ‘They think all writing is magic. Words worry them. See their swords? They glow blue in the presence of lawyers.

Lists simplify, clarify, edify.