American Quotes

I went to Marymount College in New York City with a lot of kids whose parents paid their way, and I wouldn't even have thought of asking my parents - they couldn't afford it, not with six kids!

I used to babysit a lot, and I used to be a nanny.

I truly believe that God brought this, Dorothy Day script to me, because for a long time up until I was in eight grade - I wanted to be a nun.

I think to be in politics you have to have the taste for blood on that.

I never had to pound the pavement and really struggle after college.

I like to go rock scrambling.

I just wanted to be married and to be happy ever after.

I just want the opportunity to continue to do great films, play great characters and work with great people.

I grew up mostly with classical, big band, and a lot of Irish music - I really didn't start listening to rock and roll until I was maybe sixteen.

I get a lot of recognition for my voice. That always surprises me.

I find nothing wrong with the naked body.

I don't even own a television. I'm proud of that.

I did everything I could to stay in college and pay my own way, so I think that if success hadn't come so quickly, I would still be pursuing it.

I can cry at the drop of the pin. But comedy is hard for me; it's the timing.

Hollywood is a world all its own.

First of all - I only believe what I see.

Children are so creative and imaginative that they just bring you to life all over again.

But what I like to sing mostly is blues and cabaret style.

An audience is going to be able to find a little bit of Dorothy in themselves and relate to this woman.: roles like Dorothy Day are so rare in Hollywood.

I do have the freedom to choose what I want to do and I'll continue to do that.

Growing up Catholic has been a gift.

A few months after graduation I was working in films. It took off pretty quick.

No matter what you're doing, live it. Make an experience. Have fun. Relate to someone. Take them in. Learn.

It blows my mind that anyone could be unkind to anyone.

In L.A. everyone is an actor. In Texas, everyone's a musician.

In any solid, good relationship, it takes a while to trust someone.

I'm confident - confident in my skin, and I'm cool with my flaws and all that stuff.

I was a tomboy, not a girlie girl.

I think the most attractive thing for me when I meet a guy is confidence and him being comfortable in his own skin. I like someone who doesn't need approval or validation.

I think Miami is such a beautiful, sexy, gorgeous place. I love the people there.