I think we do need radicals. We need extremists, because that's how change happens.

I find standing and posing for photos very awkward.

The thing you hate about yourself tends to be the thing that everyone likes about you.

Violence against women is an appalling human rights violation. But it is not inevitable. We can put a stop to this.

I believe that as much as you take, you have to give back. It's important not to focus on yourself too much.

Forget the past. You can never predict what the future is going to be. Live for the moment.

Even as a child I had a strong relationship with yearning and desire. And loss. Those things spoke to me.

I believe the experiences of life are more important than any film you make.

I wear sunscreen, and I don't smoke. I take care of myself. And I'm very proud to say that.

Breathe and don't try to be perfect.

I'm always happy to play the bad girl. I just get to have fun, and it's obviously all done with a smile.

This is not the end, this is not even the beginning of the end, this is just perhaps the end of the beginning.

A library is treasure chamber of knowledge.

Intensity is the extreme application of force and strength

You've left me with a kaleidoscope of broken smiles and shattered dreams.

Give me a life time by the fire, with a book in my hand, nothing more and I will tell you a great story.

Slavery was incredibly prosperous for some people, at that time. It was not a bad business plan, but it was terrible and inhumane. But as a business it worked.

The cooler days have brought a wistful mood upon him. The smell of coalsmoke in the air at night. Old times, dead years. For him such memories are bitter ones.

I've taken my bumps and bruises, but you've got to be willing to get knocked down and pick yourself up. You can't get discouraged. You can't lose sight of what your goals are.

Yeah, but now suddenly - you know, universities are notoriously market oriented, too.

There are a lot of movies made for nobody.