Love is hearing my son laugh.

Wearing a monkey suit really lets you know where you stand as an actor.

Being barefoot makes me feel vulnerable.

I am a musical-theater nut. When the lyrics, orchestration, and performance all come together just right, I come alive and can feel every cell in my body.

We are all connected in love.

I've learned that nobody is either all good or all evil. We all make mistakes, but we all are also capable of accomplishing extraordinary things.

I love every aspect of the performing arts and can't imagine myself doing anything different. I give my heart to every project.

I was a cheerleader growing up, so I can relate to that!

I like to make people laugh, and I definitely think laughter is healing. It's one of my favorite thing to do, so I'm attracted to it for many reasons.

I love the show tunes; I love all of them.

I love saying dialogue and creating a full character more than just being physical. But I always end up doing physical stuff in my roles.

Sleep is closing your eyes and trusting you will heal.

I am a great success, not because of what I have, but because, through service, I found enduring happiness.

War is hell. Hollywood fantasizes about it and makes it look good... war sucks.

Beauty is the result of realizing what is special about you and not focusing on the things you don't like.

If you're walking down the street in L.A., people do sort of look at you like you're a hooker because it's so rare to see someone just walking.

Every single day has to be excellent. You gotta give it all you got!

The squid is so cooperative. Its body forms a tube that can be stuffed with marvelous fillings. You don't have to be Greek to enjoy this one.

Faith is like an empty, open hand stretched out towards God, with nothing to offer and everything to recieve

Every time I write a book, I've probably taken five years off my life.

I just wish I could have all this and stand up to her a little. Rose would." "Rose would have gotten herself arrested for treason the first time Tatiana asked her to do something.