I was only allowed only to watch public television until I was 12 years old.

She watched the first episode and she was like, 'This is feminism?' And then by the end of the season, she was like, 'This is feminism.' The tone changed completely. She was really psyched about it.

I'm drawn to what I'm drawn to. I wear jeans and loafers everyday, mostly casual, but when I really turn it on, I like a classic, simple look.

My dad keeps joking about sneaking into my grandparents' house and switching out their HBO for PBS so they think I'm on 'Downton Abbey.

I operate with this sense of needing to live up to what I am asking of people. I am, by far, my own worst critic.

I would prefer to keep my clothes on. Unless there's a brisk breeze or something, I tend to keep them on.

I'm a big Aqua fan. "Barbie Girl" was a big deal growing up.

My whole background is character acting: weird costumes, fat suits, playing men, playing animals - I've never played anyone with whom there's any overlapping Venn diagram.

I love making people uncomfortable, and when people say, 'I cringed watching [that] scene,' that's the biggest compliment you can give me.

I'd be worried about myself as a human if I hadn't been nervous.

I auditioned for 'Girls' the fall after I graduated from Yale. The show has been amazing - as close to perfect as it gets!

You're always with yourself, so you might as well enjoy the company.

When we fail, our pride supports us, and when we succeed it betrays us.

after life has broken you open, perhaps you may create art

It's always better to be kind than right.

Most moms and dads think they are either the best or the worst parents in the world. Both are wrong.

A faithful dependent, I overlook his folly.

All things as they move toward God are beautiful, and they are ugly as they move away from Him.

Embrace change. Envision what could be, challenge the status quo, and drive creative destruction.

I miss you.…” He stroked the indentation of the gown where her waist would have been—should have been. “I miss you so much.

Oppression works in such a way that it holds every person responsible for the acts of any wrongdoer of the oppressed group.