Quotes from Jami Gertz

We are so lucky Americans are impressive with what they're willing to give. We get bashed too much. And, so many young people in this country give so much. They're not all gang bangers.

Well yes, my son was bar mitzvahed last April, after I made this film.

I have three sons, a husband, parents, and I'll fight and get angry, but what is very important that I have found as I've matured, is that I have to move on.

It's based around a Jewish family but it really is a universal theme about getting along and coming along.

Special effects movies have taken over the universe. That and scary movies.

That's human nature - the ups and downs.

They see a work ethic in both of us. But, they also see that my husband is more in control of his future, and I am more reliant on other sources for my career.

So, do I think I'm missing something? I really don't, and I think that comes with age.

If you can laugh, you can get through it. In our house, we laugh a lot.

My kids and my family are number one; I enjoy them the most.