ON GROWING UP

“I can say that I had a particularly painful teenage-hood. I felt pretty alienated most of the time because I wanted to become an actress from an early age and was made fun of relentlessly.”

ON HER CAREER

“There’s nothing else I would rather do, unless there was a profession that involved cuddling bunny rabbits and kittens all day for money.”

“I’ve basically made a career out of my imagination. I feel very lucky.”

“I don’t desire fame at all. I’m not famous, but if fame came I would accept it as a part of my job.”

ON MOVING TO LA

“I hated it. I was too different. I didn’t dye my hair, I didn’t have perfect teeth, and I was too pale. I’ve learned to live here all the same.”

ON HOLLYWOOD

“Shit is crazy out here. I tried being anorexic for four hours, and then I was like, I need some bagels.”

“I’ll never feel comfortable in L.A., really. I knew these nice girls that lived in the Valley. I had no idea they were on meth. They don’t realize this is the worst possible thing you can do to yourself.”

ON CHARLIE BARTLETT

“I think it’s an important movie for teenagers to see. There was a time when I thought I was crazy but really I was just a teenager. It’s important to realize you’re not the only person going through it.”

“Yeah, I think it’s an important movie for young people to see. It’s a shame it’s got an R-rating over here [in the States]. I think you guys have a different system over there [where it's a 15]. You’re so much more reasonable when it comes to that kind of thing. It’s so ridiculous. I wish more young people could have seen it, or at least legally seen it over here. I mean I was fortunate, I had a pretty sheltered childhood, but I certainly know people who should have seen this movie! [Laughs]“

ON NICK AND NORAH

“It was a wonderful experience, and Michael Cera… Well, he is just the cutest thing you’ve ever seen! Look at his little face—it’s like a chocolate chip cookie. That boy is so lovable.”

VARIOUS

“I’ve had people tell me to get Mystic Tan, blonde highlights, choppy haircuts, but I’ve made a conscious decision not to cave.”

“I don’t take crap from anyone, so that makes people think I’m rebellious. I’m not. I’m just not a pushover.”

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