"Something that's such a joy in my life every day - cooking - is this incredible, horrific danger to women around the world."

"Making movies is not rocket science. It's about relationships and communication and strangers coming together to see if they can get along harmoniously, productively, and creatively. That's a challenge. When it works, it's fantastic and will lift you up. When it doesn't work, it's almost just as fascinating."

"True love doesn't come to you it has to be inside you."

"They say I can open movies, and that's nice in that it puts into people's minds that women can do it. It's not just Kevin Costner, not just Arnold Schwarzenegger. Not just the guys."

"A courageous heart knows that the essence of humanity is our ability to connect."

"Love your neighbor as yourself; but don't take down the fence."

"The echoes of eternity remind us that a grateful heart is a magnet for miracles."

"A courageous heart knows that every failure is just a stepping stone to greatness."