A lot of times I play a fat woman with cats who has no boyfriends. And in real life, I'm allergic to cats and I've had a boyfriend since college.

I would say the biggest difference is that a movie is a shorter, more encapsulated experience, and a TV job is like having a regular day job where you get to do what you love.

As an actor, you want to push yourself.

There are varied experiences of overweight women throughout the country; theres not just one experience.

I can play a cat lady. I can't put my foot down and refuse to play anything but playing the perfect, well-adjusted woman, because those people aren't as fun or funny.

I'm never happier than when I'm part of an ensemble. The rhythm of working in a group and the dynamic of each individual relationship within that group coming together is such a special thing.

There are times when our victories have a cost that we did not foresee, when winning brings us loss.

Christian pop culture can be worthwhile if done well, but bad Christian pop culture isn't redeemed merely by the fact that it's Christian.

The worst guilt is to accept an undeserved guilt — and that is what you have been doing all your life.

I don't want to believe my own hype. I want to stay hungry and stay eager and be the best that I can be.

Irish people are educated not only about artistry but local history.

I am inspired by those who dedicate their lives to bringing about positive social change throughout the world.

The first task of the doctor is ... political: the struggle against disease must begin with a war against bad government." Man will be totally and definitively cured only if he is first liberated.

I'm getting older now, and though I still surf well, it's hard for me to paddle in big surf.

It's not the world wide web. It's the women wide web.

I want to make beautiful clothes for women and men who appreciate detail and quality. The product must be the best but this is almost secondary to the service the customer will receive.