I loved being on the set with my stepfather. I loved the magic of movies. I went on the set of 'The Mod Squad' - I mean, can you imagine? Just walking into a living room and then walking behind the living room, and it's just flat. There's nothing I love more than being on a sound stage.

Jennifer Jason Leigh

I just don't want to talk about my personal life. I feel like it's mine, I'm not trying to promote it. It's nice to have things that are your own, that you value enough that you don't have to use to sell a movie.

Jennifer Jason Leigh

When I find a role I want to play, I just go after it.

Jennifer Jason Leigh

You know, you really do choose your existence in a way.

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Acting for kids is like playing house, you know? But growing up in Hollywood, it just made it seem possible.

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Susie Waggoner in 'Miami Blues' is just such a sweetheart, such an innocent. When I watch that, I really feel like I'm watching Susie Waggoner. I don't really see myself. And there's a simplicity to it that I really like.

Jennifer Jason Leigh

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

Jennifer Jason Leigh

I really go against drama in my life. Life is too short.

Jennifer Jason Leigh

I loved acting as a kid because I was kind of shy, so it brought me out of myself.

Jennifer Jason Leigh

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.

Jennifer Jason Leigh

There's a lot of magic involved in movies that as a child I really appreciated. So I love bringing my son to set. It reminds me of what I loved doing as a child, and also, as an actor, you have a lot of down time.

Jennifer Jason Leigh

I've never really been a careerist; I've never been able to step back and look at anything in that way. I though this is just what happens. I did take my work very seriously. I loved immersing myself in a character. I loved getting the opportunity to do that. I didn't realize how extraordinary it was, how lucky I was, because I was young.

Jennifer Jason Leigh

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.

Jennifer Jason Leigh

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

Jennifer Jason Leigh

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.

Jennifer Jason Leigh

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

Jennifer Jason Leigh

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.

Jennifer Jason Leigh

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

Jennifer Jason Leigh

One of the reasons that I do a lot of different kinds of pictures is because I learn a lot when I'm doing them.

Jennifer Jason Leigh

It's very exciting to work with people who inspire you.

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Writing, producing and directing, I must say, is incredibly satisfying and gratifying.

Jennifer Jason Leigh