Juliette Lewis: The actress and singer talks about love, drugs and Scientology

I believe that: I have a streak of defiance in me like a glowing red flame. Stardom is about being desirable to men in suits but I laugh too loud; I talk with my mouth full.

I believe that: Martin Scorsese helped me grow as an actress; he taught me to trust my instincts. I was 18 when I did Cape Fear, it's only now I see the subtlety of what I did.

I believe that: music is a home for me. It's where all my creative fire gets utilised.

I believe that: playing Jennifer Lopez's sister in 'Enough' was a career low point, I did it solely to work with Michael Apted.

I believe that: drugs can be very lonely. Some girls go out and party; I was reclusive. I would stay in my house with one friend and a dealer. It wasn't fun. That was my rock bottom.

I believe: Scientology helped me face my worst fears. Ever since I became famous I used to get panic attacks, especially when I was in big crowds. I found a saying: "be there and confronting". L Ron Hubbard wrote many things I have found helpful.

I believe: women are like houseplants: you got to water the plant, talk to the plant, feed the plant, otherwise it wilts and dies.

I believe: chai soya lattes are my biggest vice. I know I'm feeding the big corporate monster, but when we're abroad and I find a Starbucks, it really warms my heart.

I believe: I used to date people who drained me, but at the moment I am in a relationship and it's going good. He's the yin to my yang.

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