The seasoned woman is going to offer a more seasoned character.
— Robin Wright
Learning what you don't want is how you know what you do want.
I always look for variety. I always want to run the gamut.
You have to do the work in your marriage, but it has to be laid on a strong foundation of love.
I enjoy classic Led Zeppelin.
I learned about men from my son.
I tell you, being on a soap is the hardest work, and it gets so old. Get on your mark, get in the light, don't turn too far upstage - that's all it is.
You never accomplish everything you want to accomplish.
That character called 'Robin Wright' in the movie called 'The Congress' has nothing to do with me... I've never felt that way about life choices, career, etc.
I honestly don't want to act anymore.
Oh my God, Zumba is the greatest invention ever for women. I like to exercise, though I do nothing consistently because I get bored and impatient. With Zumba, you're dancing, you're moving your hips. So much fun.
I'm tired of biting my tongue.
I met an agent through my modeling agency who encouraged me to go out and audition for sitcoms, and I was absolutely petrified because I had no desire to do it.
I wish I were stronger in areas. Not so consumed or distracted.
It's just never been in my nature to go out there and go on a red carpet to say, 'Oh, publicize me!'
Dark chocolate-covered blueberries are my favorite sweet.
I remember calling directors numerous times and saying, 'Oh, you should cast so-and-so instead of me. They're much better for the role.'
I've been told I've done a lot of flop movies. And I think, 'Wow, I've never considered them flops!' I've loved every character I played.
I'm a hedonist when it comes to culinary delights.
The older you get, of course, the knowingness of the truth - the ownership of knowing - is louder.
I secretly want to skydive, even though it's my greatest fear!
I dislike arrogant men and diva behavior in either gender.
My mother liked to buy houses, fix them up, and turn them over. We'd live somewhere for a few months and then move to another house, sometimes just two blocks away.
I hate everything I do. I hate my voice. I sound like a guy.
I'd rather do 'She's So Lovely' that John Cassavetes wrote versus doing 'Batman.'
I'm not a practice religion freak. I didn't grow up in a religious family, but I have a faith.
If 'American Beauty' came out today, it wouldn't make nearly as much money.
I don't want to always be the tortured, soulful wife.
As an actor, I had noticed very vividly that very few directors know how to direct actors because they haven't done it.
I'm not exactly the type of actress who does half a dozen films a year.
I don't know enough about politics. I am out of the loop.
My son graduated high school and went to Haiti to work for his dad's organization and then extended his stay. It's incredible what he's doing.
The best part of shooting 'House of Cards' in Baltimore is eating lots of soft-shell crab.
Famous is celebrityism, and I don't want that... I know that I'm not that. Everybody knows who you are. I can't imagine living that life, but I don't think I consider myself famous.
I think I've always been waiting for things to happen.
I've always been a T-shirt, Levi's, leather jacket, and combat boots kind of girl.
I'm the homemaker, and that's fine with me because I really like that.
I eat at In-N-Out Burger every chance I get.
A great life is to be able to ebb and flow.
I didn't want to commit to a TV show.
I always wanted to get out of L.A., but time passes, and you find excuses to stay.
The word 'demand' is a tricky word when used by our gender. When used by men, it's part of their vernacular.
I know what I don't want.
You're never going to be able to delve into the character traits of a Michelle Obama or Hillary Clinton.
I can't stop moving. I'm like this weird insect. I can't sit still in real life.
You couldn't pay me enough money to go back to being 20. So many tears; what a nightmare it was. It's much better being older.
I really wanted to be a mom. I didn't want my kids to be raised by a nanny, which would have been the case if I were working two movies in a year, you know? And I would have been hospitalized with fatigue.
Electronics companies are purchasing the minerals that come out of the Eastern Congo, and they are illicit; they're dirty.
From the time I was wee big, my mother was one of the first members of Mary Kay Cosmetics. Women going door-to-door and letting housewives have their own business - that was really a breakthrough. It was huge.
I run, lift weights and do yoga to stay in shape.
