Quotes from Rene Russo

I am self-conscious, and I'm aware of my body. But I struggle with America's limited idea of what perfection is.

I would have loved to do romantic comedies. That's what I think I would be best at.

I didn't have a father growing up, and I was raised with all women, and I didn't really understand men. I thought they were like women, right?

If something comes around that would be a challenge, then that would be wonderful. But if it's a watered-down version of something I've already done, I'd rather do something else.

I'll be honest with you: I'd rather have BAFTA over an Academy Award any day. Because it's just cool.

I was a high-school dropout; I was a loner.

There is so much more than that little space from 14 to 40. And if you cut that off and begin to believe that you are not good past a certain age, then you end up scared and insecure and afraid. That is definitely NOT beautiful.