I'd hesitated to have a wedding because my gay and lesbian friends don't have that right.

First and foremost, I'm a feminist. And basically that stems from a strong belief that all people and creatures deserve equal opportunity, rights and respect.

I've learned that a family can have little glitches without being labeled dysfunctional.

I believe that we all have the potential to love any human being, and that just love who you wish and celebrate it the best you can.

Bride: A woman with a fine prospect of happiness behind her.

There is a set of religious, or rather moral, writings which teach that virtue is the certain road to happiness, and vice to misery in this world. A very wholesome and comfortable doctrine, and to which we have but one objection, namely, that it is not true.

I adored 'Breaking The Waves,' so when Lars von Trier wanted me in 'Dogville,' I was beside myself with joy. He works in a way that nobody I've ever worked with works.

I have a good cry once in a while; it's such a great release. Or it could be a cry of joy - watching your child being born or your child walking across a graduation stage.