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" My grandmother lives with my mother in a gorgeous house in the San Fernando Valley. I am afforded these luxuries, and I'm very young. "

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" I think every woman goes through a relationship where she is with a guy that is really not right for her. You get lost in it. "

" 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 don't find I'm manic at all. I'm very chill. "

" I've been lucky to find people who want to work with me, whom I respect and like, but the truth is there aren't that many good projects out there. And we make way, way too many movies. So it's not always going to happen with every project. But I try and wait it out. "

" I don't gossip about myself. "

" It's always nice when people appreciate your work because it means you've affected them, which is great. And so that feels good. "

" I think the best thing about my job is that I have my life documented, which not many people get to have. They have a photo here and there and maybe some video footage from a birthday. My kids will be able to see me growing up. "

" After 'Melancholia' and 'On the Road,' I wanted to do a comedy. And I did so many comedies when I was younger, but if you're not consistently in those movies, people don't always think of you for them. "

" When I go away to do a movie, I bring the blanket I've had since I was a little girl. It helps me sleep. I also always bring my laptop so I can E-mail friends. And I bring my dog, Beauty, wherever I can. "

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

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

" I'm never going to say anything about who I'm dating unless I'm married or engaged. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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 think it's best to date someone who doesn't do what you do. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

" I've always had a process that I do before I even get to set or go to the location. I work privately, and it almost feels like therapy between me and who I'm playing. So I have this inner life that's there and it gives me a confidence, too, that when I'm playing the role I know every question. "

" 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. "

" In high school I had a boyfriend who was super into rap, so I was into Too $hort and Wu-Tang for a little while. And my best friend's older brother would sometimes drive us home in this pimped-out truck, and he'd play all his dirty rap music. We thought we were really cool. "

" Pristine vulnerability is just so boring to me. The performances that I love are ones like Gena Rowland's 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'm a good assistant. That's why I don't have an assistant, because I'm so on it that no one can be as on it as me. I know that. "

" When I'm working, I always listen to music to zone everyone else out. "

" I think most human beings go through some sort of depression in their life. And if they don't, I think that's weird. "

" Everybody has a mean streak in them, don't they? "

" I feel like I could never walk around a film half-naked. I definitely wouldn't want to see that. "

" I'm not someone who feels the pressure of someone else's expectations. That's a very young way to feel. "

" I used to feel like I had to be the best at what I did, but I realized I don't have to be the best. It's so freeing. I've never been this happy. "