In my household there is an insane amount of laughter and celebration.

I really am profoundly grateful just in general in my life. I've had an embarrassing amount of good fortune.

Being a single mother was the right thing for me. But I have a tremendous amount of help from my friends. They're in love with my kids, and my kids are in love with them.

I have this dog named Marley, and it is a kind of love I had never known. I have a hard time believing Marley did not come from my body. I know that sounds insane, but I feel that connected to her. She made me realize I wanted to adopt children.

One of the ways I think I gain fodder for characters is by watching people.

The common misconception is that as an actress you have to learn what you're doing. No, you just have to make the audience think you've learned it.