'House' was such a special part of my life.

That’s why you call it a budget. You set it and you don’t budge.

Cleaning is my favorite way to relax. I clear things out and get rid of the stuff I don't need. When the food pantry and the refrigerator are organized, I feel less stressed.

I drink coconut water before my workouts. It has just the right amount of calories and electrolytes to get me going. My body has actually started craving it.

I really do see the good in people, and I don't want to change that.

In life, there are those relationships where you really love someone, but they're just not right for you and there's a little bittersweet feel to it.

If someone's lying about something small, you don't know what else they're lying about. I'm a big girl, I can handle the truth - even if it's not good news.

The longer I'm alive, the more I realize how little I know. Pretending that you know everything about every topic, and being very vocal about it? That's an instant turnoff.

I'm trying to incorporate colour into my life. Until recently, everything in my closet was black, white, grey, navy or olive.

Yoga probably makes me a better person.

I discovered what is and isn't important to me. I decided I really wanted to enjoy life with someone fun, who can make the best out of any situation - whatever it is we're doing.

Wisdom is merely the counter power used against on your unique talents to prevent them turning into your deadly curses.

Even coal shimmers in the light

There's a problem with wounded birds, Cassie," Connor said. "Either they fly away from you one day, or else they never get better. They stay hurt no matter what you do.

People think women directors are tough. Truth is, I'm a pussycat and I hate conflict. I just want everyone to be happy on set.

I sometimes feel like I could do another job. Anything. Maybe because as an actress you're playing different characters, everything feels possible.

You do not owe anyone your time. When you realize that, others will respect your time much more.

There is only one opinion poll that I am interested in and that is the one that will take place on election day.

We must do all in our power to educate the public, for I believe that in the end only a change of heart is really effective.

Nothing does more to lubricate the rough spots than a good dose of encouragement.

There's so much beauty in Africa, but it's not endless. We have to prevent these crimes and these awful, awful killings. I just hope people pay attention to it.