This idea of selfishness as a virtue, as opposed to generosity: That, to me, is unnatural.

I never felt like I belonged in Minnesota when I was growing up there. That's why I was out the door as soon as I turned 18.

The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness. When you become a mother, you are no longer the center of your own universe. You relinquish that position to your children.

When you learn not to want things so badly, life comes to you.

I regret those times when I've chosen the dark side. I've wasted enough time not being happy.

Moments of pure happiness...come upon you unexpectedly. Don't be too preoccupied to experience them.

Everything is transient. Everything is constantly changing. The only thing we have is now.

One of the things I love about acting is that it reveals a certain something about yourself, but it doesn't reveal your own personal story.

Don't be absent from your own life.

I've never been a sunny personality. I've never been outgoing. I'm a solitary person.

Acceptance and tolerance and forgiveness, those are life-altering lessons.

Pushing them (children) into a career that is “practical”/ “safe”/ prestigious/ well-paying doesn’t count as help. It’s how parents satisfy their own needs.

Don't rely on someone else for your happiness and self-worth. Only YOU can be responsible for it. You have to invest in yourself, or no one else will.

What is thine is mine and all mine is thine.

Humor starts like a wildfire, but then continues on, smoldering, smoldering for years.

I did martial arts and karate for eight years when I was growing up.

I love keeping a connection with everyone I've worked with.

We are not entitled to success we have to earn it

We all have the right to call each other names. Rudeness is a deeply held constitutional value.

I like to do 'Garfield Mondays': lasagna and napping in a box.

Cold love’s the loveliest love of all. So clear, so crisp, so empty. In short, so civilized.