“There are actresses who build themselves, and then there are actresses who are built by others. I want to build myself.”

“Where are the Robert Redfords and Paul Newmans of my age group? I love James Franco, but where’s the next James Franco? Where are the hunks who can act?”

“My part in It’s Kind of a Funny Story was originally written for an Asian girl. They didn’t initially think of me for those roles. It’s my job to change minds.”

“I’m excited to be seen as sexy, but not slutty.”

“Yesterday I had to do an interview. I was in a horrible mood. I couldn’t think of basic words. I could see my publicist in the background, mouthing things to say. They want you to be likable all the time, and I’m just not.”

On Jodie Foster: “I’ve never met anyone else that’s reminded me so much of myself.”

“Making movies isn’t a choice for me; I have to make movies because I love acting.”