There aren't very many notable Native American female figures historically. That's the way that it's been. Pocahontas and Sacajawea.

When I'm in L.A., I try to run the canyons or play tennis with friends a few times a week. I've tried working out with a trainer and going to the gym, but I'd just much rather be outside.

I was actually a huge tomboy growing up.

I'm, like, a real nerd, in that I will take a book that is three inches thick and disappear and not leave until it's done.

When I was growing up, I was really into 'Rent' and I actually slept on the street in New York all night to get to sit in the first few rows for it.

No one is perfect and everyone wishes they could change something about themselves.

In terms of withstanding incredible amounts of pain - both physical and emotional - I don't think there's any better training than ballet.

If you feel good, you're going to look good.

I'm a Native American actress.

When the sun sets do not despair

Teamwork is great for all, but result is greater for some.

Boredom is actually a sign of ambition. So act on it.

I am a sucker for jackets!

The great thing about being the only species that makes a distinction between right and wrong is that we can make up the rules for ourselves as we go along.

I literally have no idea what's to come. I try to just stay in the moment.

A standard line, promoted by people like Clement Greenberg,.. is that politics contaminates art, and Manet is often cited as an example of art for art's sake.

An interesting question: is it easier to motivate a learned individual that never does anything, or educate an ignorant individual that actually produces things?

I'm used to working hard. Theater can be very grueling, and that's all I've ever known. It's what I've done for 20 years, which is crazy.

I do believe I can forgive almost any shortcoming a person may have except lack of enthusiasm.