The more we deny that we have a dark side, the more power it has over us.

I grew up in Colorado - went back there, tried to heal myself and grow and learn, then got a call that David Lynch wanted me to fly back to Seattle so he could meet me for Twin Peaks.

It's almost as if we each have a vampire inside us. Controlling that beast, that dark side, is what fascinates me.

If something scares me, then I have to do it.

But I'm attracted to roles where I get to really go in and explore a character.

I remembered their songs but I had never owned a Beatles album.

My biggest fear in life is fear.

It's still difficult for me to watch my work.

Every actress has a line she'll draw, where she'll say, 'This I will do and this I won't.' For me, everything has to be important to the story and the director has to be able to tell me why.

I'm fascinated with all kinds of religion, but I'm not committed to any specific one.

I would love to play a nun. I used to want to be one when I was a kid.

When the heart hurts, tears find their way.

Overachievers look forward to the finish line, underachievers look back to see who they are beating.

You're my existence. I'm yours

More depends on my walk than talk.

I collect lucky pennies that I find on the ground. I keep them in a Ziploc bag.

If the Devil is an evil computer, who the hell programmed it? Who is the Dr. Frankestein of this abominable character?

SEEK AND YOU WILL FIND. DON'T BE WILLING TO ACCEPT AN ORDINARY LIFE.

The attacks of 9/11 came out of Afghanistan. It was a failed state, a rogue nation. That's why al Qaeda was there in the first place.

I was a real daydreamer at school, gazing out of the window and losing myself in imaginary worlds.

She who desires peace must see, suffer and be silent.