The thing I respond to the most is just great writing, interesting characters. I like to think that there is something fun about playing a character that has a lot of authority in her own life.

The ultimate idea of rags-to-riches success in America is the Hollywood movie star.

It's such a luxury as an actor to think of your career as something you're choosing for yourself, because so much of the time as an actor you're just hoping that exciting projects come your way.

Usually, I end up being the frumpy or mentally challenged or in 'Reasons to Be Pretty', regular. Or a weirdo. I play a lot of weirdos.

I've been really lucky because when I go out to L.A. it's for a job, not to look for a job. That's the way I like L.A. most - when I already have a job.

But to live in ignorance on such a point was impossible.

Measure your success by the number of people who envy you.

Who are you? Where are you coming from? What are your strengths and ambitions? What makes you happy and fulfilled? What are your inherent gifts and talents? Clearly define yourself.

Lies are like anchovies in a Caesar salad. You may not be able to see them, but your soul knows they are there.

A man should never be judged by his skill, talent, colour, financial or political status, facial beauty and level of education but by the quality of his character.

Indeed, said the monk, a mass, a matins, and vespers well rung are half-said.

If are in a situation with too many people in your life and you want to go into higher attention, look in the mirror. You are being blocked. Do something about it. It might be hard.

I go game to game, at-bat to at-bat. That's my way.

I know actors that were on great television shows that got cancelled and they have never done anything that good since.

A Not So Big House feels more spacious than many of its oversized neighbors because it is space with substance, all of it in use every day.