Quotes from Michelle Monaghan

I don't really think too much about special effects because that's not really something I can clearly visualize, so I leave that to the pros.

We're all flawed people at the end of the day; I don't know any perfect people.

I can't imagine anything more debilitating, anything more challenging, anything more thrilling than to get on a stage and do any kind of play. It is such a vulnerable place for any actor to be in.

It's really challenging to play comedy.

I smoked for almost 10 years. I really regret that. Thankfully, I came out on the other side. I hope my lungs are repairing themselves now.

I come from a very working class background. My dad worked in a factory for 40 years. We all put ourselves through school.

I grew up Catholic. I'm not religious now but I would say that I'm a very spiritual person and you're always in search of answers.

As much as I can and am able to, with the projects that are presented to me, I try to just really choose things that are challenging and are something I haven't tackled before.

I was just fascinated with how everyone else in the world lived, and I was interested in telling their story.

I'm still really fascinated with characters and people and telling their stories.

I think, typically, sci-fi can be a little bit grey and thought provoking. Sometimes it leaves you pondering certain questions and things.

I am a firm believer that you can make a difference in someone's life - whether they're thousands of miles away, or on your own block.

I think that weird rumor or idea in Hollywood that people don't want to see female-driven movies couldn't be further from the truth. Women buy tickets to movies.

Woody [Harrelson] and I actually worked together years ago on North Country. So I felt completely at ease.

I live in L.A., so layers are essential to my wardrobe. I like slim silhouettes, typically, and I love good tailoring.

I have nice muscle tone in my arms. I can't really take credit for it, though - all the members of my family do. A lot of arm wrestling happened in our family growing up!

I have a lot of fun. I'm passionate about what I do. I really love that.

I really love the festival circuit.

I'm not so Hollywood; I live in New York, so it's very normal. I don't have many friends in the industry. My friends come from all sorts of different backgrounds and careers.

When I was growing up, my parents took in foster children. From a young age, I learned that there are a lot of children in need.

I think if you find that you're making a judgment on the character, than your audience will make a judgment on the character.

I really believe in less is more in terms of makeup. I try not to wear too much foundation. I like to see my skin coming through. I like to see my freckles. I just think that's the most youthful look.

I will say that 'Source Code' proved to be a very tricky film to shoot.

Some days I really love being a mom, and some days I don't! It's crazy - I'm tired of packing lunches!