When I was in high school I thought I was going to university into psychology.

I've never gone for the smooth, suave Latin or French lover. That usually makes me think they're trying to pull one over on me.

People will always put you in a box that they think you fit in, and it's up to you to not fall into it.

I'm not very good at resting on my laurels. I am a bit of a workaholic, and I like to keep busy and active, so I think that's what drives me.

It's not hard to draw from within yourself to play someone protective of her daughter. I have animals and I'm a daughter, sister, wife, aunt and friend, and I can be fiercely protective.

I handle emotional pain by trying to understand that it's going to be painful and to allow for it instead of fighting it. Doesn't make it any easier, though.

Sometimes, if you don't have kids yourself, it's assumed you won't understand or know how to play a mom, which is kind of silly if you think about it.

I do like to treat myself, I just don't do it very often.

I think sometimes the hardest obstacle is yourself.

I am inspired when I see goodness in other people.

Chemistry is a hard thing. I don't think you can force it, and it doesn't necessarily mean that you have to have great chemistry outside of work. It's just something that sparks on screen or doesn't.

I don't want to be your friend, baby. I am your friend.

Never choose a situation which is a burden to your command only to satisfy fellows' standards

I'm a big fan of Michael Morpurgo.

The English countryside is the most staggeringly beautiful place. I can't spend as much time there as I like, but I like everything about it. I like fishing, I like clay- pigeon shooting.

Accepting help is its own kind of strength.

Military tribunals to lock people up the way Lincoln did.

I simply adore 'The Simpsons.' I go to bed in a 'Simpsons' T-shirt.

Her soul trembled on her lips like a drop of dew on a flower.

Virtues, like essences, lose their fragrance when exposed. They are sensitive plants, which will not bear too familiar approaches.

Cosmetics is a boon to every woman, but a girl's best beauty aid is still a near-sighted man.