“I was born with a fierce need for independence.”

“I love Michelle Williams. I think she's extraordinary. I was such a fan of 'Blue Valentine,' and I heard stories about how Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams worked on that. They lived together for a period of time as rehearsal. From nine in the morning to five at night, living in a space together. The work is really awe-inspiring.”

“I don't know what 15-year-old doesn't have a desire to separate themselves from their parents and prove their independence.”

“I was born with a fierce need for independence.”