“We like our archetypes and heroes to be what they are at face value. A...” — Laura Dern Quote

“We like our archetypes and heroes to be what they are at face value. And life doesn't work out like that.”

“I can't say 'I'm proud to say' - because it's not a choice for many Americans - but I can say I'm fortunate enough to not be raising my kids on McDonald's.”

“I love Clint Eastwood, and I wish to work with him again. He's completely irreverent about everything, including his own beautiful work.”

“In archetypes, there is the Nurturer and the Warrior. Different kinds of strengths that, ideally, complement each other and are equally respected.”

“I think that some of the archetypes and works of science fiction that have pierced pop culture and stayed there are the darker ones and the dystopias.”

“More often than not, however, the person who flatly states 'Elves aren't like that!' is hard pressed to describe how they really look.... as if Tolkien has summoned archetypes from so deep in our minds that we can only recall them incompletely.”