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" It's such a private thing - 'my process' - I can just say that the work that I do is like therapy between me and the character. "

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" The performances that I love are ones like Gena Rowlands in 'A Woman Under the Influence,' where women are allowed to be messy and imperfect. It's that kind of woman that has always inspired me to seek roles that are a little out of the box. I just haven't always had the opportunity to do them. "

" I don't live in the spotlight, and I don't live my life in front of the paparazzi. I live very comfortably and quietly as possible. "

" I would have loved to have been in a Hitchcock movie. "

" It's hard to get lost in a scene, to get into a character when everyone's standing around you on the set. "

" You can never control who you fall in love with, even when you're in the most sad, confused time of your life. You don't fall in love with people because they're fun. It just happens. "

" A lot of moms give their kids line reads. My mom wasn't put in that position because I always had an acting teacher helping with the feelings rather than how to say something. "

" The more I see and know about life, the more ideas I have and the more I want to make art. "

" I know kids are supposed to go through these awkward stages, but I just never even thought about that. I was too busy worrying about getting my education while I was working. "

" But the real secret to total gorgeousness is to believe in yourself, have self confindence, and try to be secure in your decisions and thoughts. "

Believe In Yourself

" A lot of people my age who are working right now have never acted; they get a show and suddenly they're making millions. It's always those people who get it fast who have the most trouble staying grounded and being themselves. "

" I feel very lucky that I don't have to rely on a man to give me financial security. That's a big deal. "

" Confidence is very sexy. You could be not cute at all and have such confidence. "

" If I saw 'Virgin Suicides' or 'Eternal Sunshine,' I'm so proud to be in those movies. They are such great movies. I felt so free on those sets. "

" The hardest job an actor can do is all this pretend, all this screaming and being scared for your life. "

" You know how people say awards don't mean anything? Hello! I think the energy around them makes everyone cuckoo. "

" When I was younger, I always did movies that teenagers would watch, not adults. I did 'Crazy/Beautiful' or comedies like 'Bring It On.' "

" I really think the key to a film is the chemistry of people. "

" Why would I cry over a boy? I would never waste my tears on a boy. Why waste your tears on someone who makes you cry? "

" You can never get enough of 'Jeopardy.' "

" Every movie I do, I always use things that have happened in my life. Funny moments, anything. If it just sticks out I'll write it down and use that, too, because it has to come out of you. But no one can work when they're depressed. I don't think I'd physically be able to do it if I were depressed. "

" I've always been someone who is pretty hard on herself. But I've lightened up a lot. "

" When I have time off, my friends and I will go to Universal Studios, the movies, out to eat, and shopping. I'm happiest when I'm just hanging out with my friends... it really doesn't matter what we do. "

" I just don't want to be the damsel in distress. I'll scream on the balcony, but you've got to let me do a little action here. "

" A lot of people my age, they grew up with me onscreen. I think that's helped keep a certain amount of longevity. When you grow up with a person, you feel like you know them. "

" I'm happiest when I'm just hanging out with my friends... it really doesn't matter what we do. "

" What actor do you really take seriously who becomes a singer? It's kind of ridiculous. I can't think of anybody. "

" Everybody smokes! Models, actresses, everyone! Don't they realize that it's gross? I understand it's an addiction, but it still pains me to see my friends do it. "

" I built my entire career off of teen comedies. I was in 'Bring It On'. "

" I don't want to be 'box-office girl,' but I don't want to be 'that indie girl' either. "

" I'm very mature for my age, but I'm also innocent in a lot of ways. "