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 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 ….

I would always rather do a mediocre script with a great filmmaker than a great script with a mediocre filmmaker..

I think that everybody in life probably goes through obstacles at different times in life. I wouldn't really call them obstacles, I think that's just….

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

The best scripts I read are usually pretty - they move really quickly, there's not a lot of exposition in between all of what's happening, so you can….

It's nice when the movie is not on your shoulders, too. It's fun to do a smaller part sometimes..

I get along really well with Lars [von Trier] but definitely during our first meetings I was feeling him out and he definitely says some things that ….

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-mai….

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

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….

I don't think roles help you resolve your issues. I just think they're good markers..

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

I don't really relate to myself as The Girl in the Magazine. Which is dangerous for me, too, sometimes, because I don't think all the time, 'Well, lo….

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

I think for everyone it's good to have your own personal work on a character and a film before you even start rehearsing, to have an inner life..

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 educa….

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