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" I've been embracing aging. I always have, since I was a kid. When you're the kid on the set for so long, you just, like, daydream about being older. "

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" I was inspired by lots of people, certainly in acting and in writing and stuff, but I never wanted to be somebody else. "

" There's a couple of times that I did it for the... paycheck. Even when I was younger - I remember I did this movie that wasn't good, called '1969.' I totally did it 'cause I could get out of school. "

" I binge-watched this show 'Damages.' Glenn Close and Rose Byrne are so good. Lily Tomlin is in it. You see all these great actors, and the writing is terrific. There are a lot of shows like that. "

" I've loved making movies. I feel like I've been so lucky because I've gotten to be in movies that are some of my favorites, regardless of my being in them - like 'Heathers.' "

" It's really good to be able to think about past loves without having a pit in my stomach, or cringing or feeling heart-broken, or like they hate you. Don't you think? "

" I would not want to go back to playing the ingenue. "

" It's equally as important to me to be a good friend and a good sister and a good daughter. I'm very close with my family and friends. "

" I wanted to be just a normal girl flirting with a normal guy. It's like, you meet people, and they know this stuff about you. It's why you want to meet somebody who's in the same business, only because they understand more. But you don't necessarily want to be with another actor. "

" I was fired from a movie because I did 'Heathers!' I was cast in a movie, and the director saw an advance screening and was offended by it and fired me. "

" Break-ups are hard for anybody, but it's particularly tough when it's being documented and you see the person's picture everywhere. Most people don't have that added problem when they break up with someone. "

" I was very lucky because Tim Burton really gave me a career. I don't think Hollywood would've known what to do with me. If I hadn't done 'Beetlejuice,' I think I would've just gone back to my school. "

" I feel my best when I'm happy. "

" People think that they just want movies like Pretty Woman, when really they - at least the ones that I know personally - have been waiting for something that doesn't completely insult them. "

" I'm getting asked a lot, 'You don't have kids, so how do you know how to act like a mother?' I know nothing could compare, and I haven't had that experience, but when my niece was born, I felt like I would jump in front of a car and die for this little person I didn't even know yet. "

" I would never give advice, because I would feel very presumptuous. "

" My home is San Francisco - that is definitely what I consider my home. "

" One of my worst fears is being a self-indulgent person. "

" It's also a question of finding good material and interesting roles. I'm not the only actress out there, and good parts just don't fall into your lap that easily. But I like most of the films I've made recently and so I'm pretty positive about the future. "

" Even though 'Heathers' didn't make a lot of money, I really was able to transition into a situation where people thought I could play an attractive role because of it. "

" It's part of the celebrity process but my life has never been as interesting or as wild as what's been printed about me. "

" That's an aspect of this business which can be very frustrating and aggravating. Most of what is written about you is wrong and so much of what does get printed is often about personal things that you don't want to have other people read about. "

" I feel like I had to learn how to take care of myself and find out what made me happy aside from just making films. "

" I don't have a director's mind. "

" My parents are awesome, but they're pretty left-wing. "

" I remember when I was about 18, Sean Penn made a bet with me. He had just directed his first movie, and he's like, 'By the time you're 30, I will bet you $500 that you'll be sick of acting.' I'm still waiting to collect, because I'm not. "

" It's interesting because, even with 'Beetlejuice,' I was an awkward kid. I started at puberty and went through it on film. Lydia was one of my favorite roles because I related to her a lot. "

" I would have to say 'The Crucible' stands out because it was one of the best experiences I've ever had, but, you know, Arthur Miller being present on the set - which was wonderful and incredible - but, to have him in your eye line is quite intimidating. It's such a beautiful language he created, so that was challenging but exciting. "

" Honestly, if it wasn't for 'Beetlejuice,' where would I be? That movie was a big thing for me. "

" When your parents are madly in love for 45 years, your standards are really high. "