Teenagers have a legitimate voice. We deserve to have a seat at the table and a place in the conversation. We're not exempt from politics and social movements; we're affected by them.

I think just all girls are my mentors. I feel like I've learned everything I know from just being around other women and learning from them.

In my work, I'm passionate about trying different things and being okay if I mess up. Now I'm trying to bring that into my own life.

People used to always talk down to me, like, "Oh, you're so young," but now I recognize that my age is an advantage; there's a lot more I can do.

I have so many different role models who have taught me so many different things at so many different points in my life, it doesn't feel like I have one person that I have to live up to.

It was nice to be reminded of how much hard work goes into movies, and how as a director, it's your job to acknowledge and channel that hard work. She's amazing at that.

I understand Twitter much more than I understand Tumblr.

I started acting when I was 5, and it was always a part of my life. My life and acting weren't separate things; they were always one.

I think the most powerful thing a woman can have is confidence.

Yes, we need to pray for Orlando/Britain/this election/the World, but we also need to act upon it and band together to oppose Evil.

Do not let your problems prevent you from knocking on the doors of possibilities.

It's always such a joy that you wake up in the morning and there's work to do.

I suppose I have the tastes of someone who teaches at a university in the provinces.

Kanye took me from a kid who listened to music to a kid who lived music.

What does worry accomplish except to breed more worry?

The English are probably more capable than most peoples of making revolutionary change without bloodshed. In England, if anywhere,it would be possible to abolish poverty without destroying liberty.

Why should I have a calling card? I'm not a call girl!

It is better to pick the wrong priority than none at all.

The advantages of a virtual production pipeline are that you can reduce the footprint of your production down to the size of the stage.

What I believe is important is that we win the battle of ideas.