A movie camera is like having someone you have a crush on watching you from afar -- you pretend it's not there.

I find that when I play reality-based characters, it is only as fun for me if I have a lot of time to do research. If I don't it just isn't exciting but if I do, it can be fun because I can learn about that person and the world that they live in and I can become somebody else.

I really struggle with that feeling of helplessness. That's why I really try to get my blogs, and even myself, to point to the positive and look at all the inspiring things that are happening.

Most Oscar parties are pretty silly. They're really for people who like to schmooze.

Kill Bill Vol. 2

A movie camera is like having someone you have a crush on watching you from afar - you pretend it's not there.