



On Landing the Lead in The Hunger Games: "The cool thing about Katniss is that every fan has such a personal relationship with her, and they understand and know her in a singular way."
On Katniss: "She's incredibly powerful, brave, and tough—and yet she has a tenderness and complexity."
On Skipping High School to Pursue Acting: "Some people think I missed out, but if I had the choice of being in class or moving to New York, I got the childhood of my dreams."
On Being a Tomboy at Heart: "I was a cheerleader for six years, but I also have this totally competitive side. I'll wrestle anyone at any time."