I think it's a universal thing in every family, that people have their own specific versions of pivotal events or even small memories.

Plus, doing a zombie movie is quite liberating. It's fun not to take myself seriously all the time.

My mom died of cancer when I was really young. I'm not someone who tries to work out their own stuff with a role, but I think that happened despite my best efforts to keep myself separate from it.

Being a human being is all about experiencing all of the wonders of the world and therefore as an actress, I'm open to any opportunity that may enrich my horizon.

It's amazing how the world does actually go on in the middle of things that should stop it for us.

I still feel that a movie has to attempt to say something - even if it fails miserably. But I've sort of given up on believing that I'm going to change the world with every film I choose to act in.

I want my world to get bigger and not end up in a small corner.

Some of the funniest moments I've ever experienced have been in the midst of tragic situations in my life.

It's not that I don't want to become famous or that I'm obsessed by my work as an actress, but it's all about not limiting myself, such as putting myself in a little jail that I can escape from.

There is no point trying to figure out who is guilty or not at un-balancing the planet. I think we need to figure out and solve the problems together and not isolate from each other.

I think that we need to get along together if we want to survive in the twenty-first century.

I love being single. It's almost like being rich.

The greatest art is to shape the quality of the day.

The sound of a kiss is not so loud as that of a cannon, but its echo lasts a great deal longer.

For there below ground sits the Dark God, strong to call men to judgment; he sees all, and writes it in his memory.

All progression in spiritual things is dependent upon the attainment of humility.

Count your blessings, but not out-loud, at the top of your lungs.

Washington is no place for a good actor. The competition from bad actors is too great.

I've read all the books but one Only remains sacred: this Volume of wonders, open Always before my eyes.

Since we are [Christ's] body, we too are the bread that is broken for others. Our failures help heal other lives; our very tears help wipe away tears; our being hated helps those we love.

There were twelve dishes of lamb cooked in different rich sauces, with a monster bowl of strange oddments, which I imagine also belonged to the private life of a sheep, floating in rich gravy.