Jennifer Jason Leigh

Writing, producing and directing, I must say, is incredibly satisfying and gratifying. I’ve never been happier.

I used to hang out by the food table at parties because you don’t have to talk to anybody. If you do then you can talk about the food.

I’d much rather be in a movie that people have really strong feelings about than one that makes a hundred million dollars but you can’t remember because it’s just like all the others.

I like a movie that the audience actively has to participate in, and not just casually observe. Whatever my part in it, just as an audience member, I find that exciting.

I’m a typical middle child. I’m the mediator. The one that makes everything OK, puts their own needs aside to make sure everybody’s happy. It’s hard to change your nature, even with years and years of therapy.

I could never play the ingenue, the girl next door or the very successful young doctor. That would be a bore.

I just don’t plan things. I live a month at a time.

I love being in therapy. It’s just constantly fulfilling for me.