August 21 Birthdays

For me, Im focused on what I want to do. I know what I need to do to be a champion, so Im working on it.

Never be in a hurry, do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.

Practically all the relationships I know are based on a foundation of lies and mutually accepted delusion.

In our family, we don't have rifts. We have a jolly good row and then it's all over. And I've only twice ever had a row with my sister.

Im not the new Cameron Diaz. Im not the new Keira Knightley, either. I dont know where these ideas come from. Id rather be thought of as the one and only Laura Haddock. Ill happily settle for that.

Listen to your inner-voice: Surround yourself with loving, nurturing people. Fall in love with your art and find yourself. Music is the great communicator.

You go on these Internet blogs and people say the meanest things. Im a normal person. Just because Im in the spotlight doesnt mean Im Gods gift to the world. Im learning and making mistakes just like every other 17-year-old girl out there.

I cant imagine doing anything without being an improviser. I cant imagine trying to write or act or direct without what improvising offers you.

Pretending that we live doesnt make us alive.

Well, if you find a note tonight that sounds good, play the same damn note every night!

I smoked so much dope I'm lucky I didn't turn into a bush.

The people don't take baths and they don't speak English. No golf courses, no room service. Who needs it?

After The Matrix, I cannot wear sunglasses. As soon as I put them on, people recognise me.