I was kind of embarrassed by some of the films I had done. I was like, "Oh, they're going to think I don't have street cred."

I don't have phobias. I'm pretty laid back. Nothing really bothers me. I can handle things pretty well.

You don't have to play masculine to be a strong woman.

I was that overachieving, annoying kid who was always trying to win some contest or win the role. I look back on it now and I'm like, "Chill, man." Calm down.

I think thinking about becoming an adult, and having to face up to your problems and face up to your insecurities, is difficult for everybody.

I'm a really cautious person, so I don't let myself get into near-death experiences. I'm not into the idea of skydiving or anything.

I'm a huge Paul Thomas Anderson fan.

My first paying job was guest starring in 'Touched By An Angel' when I was 12. It was very exciting. I couldn't believe you got free food all day and people were so nice to you.

It's just about trying to find material where I'm doing more than just being a plot device. I want to actually get to do scenes that go to interesting places and are challenging to me.

I always wanted to perform in some capacity since I was a kid - I was a ballerina, then a singer before acting.

It was my life, playing Juliet. From that moment on I was convinced I was going to be an actress. That was all I really wanted to do.

I didn't feel very lucky. Why me, I kept asking myself. Why had this happened to me?

I've done a bit of Latin in my time...but I can control it.

Without businesse debauchery.

Live in each season as it passes: breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit.

The fates have given mankind a patient soul.

You're young and dumb and quick at the tongue.

There's almost a universe as big as the Marvel Universe with X-Men. I mean, Deadpool is something I think everybody was taken surprise by, except for the people who read the comic book.

I'm not performing now. What I do now is listen to music all day long. Listening is very nourishing to me. I might go back to perform, I might make another record. I've got a record half finished.

Are we a Christian nation now? It's doubtful. But did we start out as one? Without question.

Criticism challenges current findings. The effort to defend one's position can lead to deeper insights or consideration of options previously not considered.