You know, you really do choose your existence in a way.

- Jennifer Jason Leigh

I just don't plan things. I live a month at a time.

- Jennifer Jason Leigh

It's very exciting to work with people who inspire you.

- Jennifer Jason Leigh

I used to hang out by the food table at parties because you don't have to talk to anybody. If you do then you can talk about the food.

- Jennifer Jason Leigh

Even if the role is very far away from me, to try and make it as nakedly me as possible is an intriguing notion.

- Jennifer Jason Leigh

I've always done roles that really appealed to me on a gut level and which I found inspiring.

- Jennifer Jason Leigh

One of the reasons that I do a lot of different kinds of pictures is because I learn a lot when I'm doing them.

- Jennifer Jason Leigh

I like to investigate all different kinds of people, I guess, and find out what makes them who they are, and try to be honest in the portrayal, and t…

- Jennifer Jason Leigh

Children accept their world as the world. I grew up like kids that I went to school with. Their parents were either shrinks or actors.

- Jennifer Jason Leigh