Jordana Brewster

“I think the play on words for 'Punky' Brewster has definitely played itself out.”

“I think escapism is really important.”

“I miss the anonymity that comes with New York because everyone around you is so immersed in their own journey.”

“The ocean is 20 minutes away. Nature surrounds me 24/7. I wake up to the sounds of birds chirping. I also love that I can go out to dinner in jeans and flip-flops.”

“Also, when you think about a show that you used to watch as a kid or as a teenager, you look at it through sort of rose colored glasses when you remember it.”

“I will not go on a blind date.”

“I'm saying my rosary every day.”

“I moved to New York when I was 10, from Rio de Janeiro. So there was no need for driving: I took the subway, cabs and the bus.”

“I like having a routine, because everything else... is so unpredictable.”

“I already have a production company called J Squared and we're working on two projects.”

“I once owned a really, really ugly pair of white leather boots. They were so bad. It was back in the '80s! It was just a really tacky fashion choice when I was in middle school, and I thought it was cool. I'm really embarrassed.”

“I feel like directing is an innate talent.”

“Oscar night is a ridiculous night where you go to these parties and you see everyone that you've ever wanted to work with and admire.”

“I like action more than anything touchy-feely.”

“Parking is a nightmare for me... I still have sensors on my car that help me park.”

“Even now that I'm married and 28, my room's still intact the way it was when I went to high school.”

“When I do my own makeup, I keep things pretty simple.”

“At school, I basically wear one pair of jeans and sneakers for months on end.”

“I meditate, which I really like. Just 20 minutes twice a day and that really helps.”

“There was one day when I just didn't feel like I could do weight training after my cardio, so I didn't. You do have to know when to stop, or you can hurt yourself.”