Renée Zellweger: ‘I’m Qutting Acting!’

I will always love Renée Zellweger. I’m just putting that out there in the ether for anyone to grab and throw into their little mini-jean-pocket.

Ya see, my favorite brainless movie is “Empire Records,” and without Renée, there would have been no whoreish, orange apron, adorable dance party madness. It would have just been “Medium-Sized Building Records.” She has always brought a unique light and giggly ambiance to every project she has done (yup, even “Cold Mountain”)

Why she’s taking a break from acting

“I want to learn more. I want to know more. That’s what taking this time is about. I’m curious about so many things, but haven’t had occasion to be exposed to them enough to really appreciate them.”

The upside of being single

“When you think about it, [when you’re single] you are not deprived in any way — if anything, it’s a pretty self-indulgent lifestyle. It’s selfish: You can make your own decisions and indulge yourself on an impulse … If I’m going to give [single life] up, it better be good — because I’m having fun!”

What she’s looking for in a man

“I’m looking for an encyclopedia and a dictionary. A bit of the Boy Scouts Handbook. A person who is conscientious about the trail he leaves behind him. Love. Unconditional kindness.”

On Twittering

“I can’t think of anything more horrible than sharing what I’m doing all day!”

On taking a break from the madness

“Yes. I’m working on different projects, but I’m not going anywhere any time soon. I’m not putting on other people’s clothes or living out of my luggage. I’m actually going into the bathroom to use my bathroom stuff — rather than to the suitcase where I usually keep it. I’m learning how to use a chest of drawers!”

Photos: James White / Glamour