I'm still trying to figure out what the right line is between myself and the people I play. Sometimes I go too far one way or too far the other.

What I think is new is the wealth of roles for actual women in television and in film. That's what I think is revolutionary and evolutionary.

Having an education is invaluable.

I want roles that challenge people to question where they are in life.

Honestly, I'm always aware of the political implications of the movies that I make.

I have a couple of girlfriends who are like healing. We take care of each other. They know when I need to be taken care of.

I find myself more and more interested only in roles which move the world forward.

Being a mother has absolutely forced me. You have to write things down and have systems for all of it. And then you set up systems and you realize they don't work.

To get people emotionally involved in something intellectual and political is important.

A lot of actresses are doing incredible work right now, playing real women, complicated women. I don't feel despairing at all. And I'm more looking with hope for something fascinating.

I'm 37 and I was told recently I was too old to play the lover of a man who was 55. It was astonishing to me. It made me feel bad, and then it made me feel angry, and then it made me laugh.

Let us grow strong rootsWatering and nurturing Each other daily.

The more sects we have the better. They are all getting somebody in (to the Church) that the others could not: and even with the numerous divisions we are all doing tolerably well.

He who marvels at the beauty of the world in summer will find equal cause for wonder and admiration in winter.

Were really screwed up, aren't we?" "In a very large way.

Just as the body cannot exist without blood, so the soul needs the matchless and pure strength of faith.

I know what you need as a female to feel not just comfortable but powerful.

My agent said, "You aren't good enough for movies." I said, "You're fired."

Till sin be bitter, Christ will not be sweet.

Me being able to beat up Austin Powers? I mean, how great can that be?

I never hated any of my ex-fiances enough to return the rings.