The chemistry between the cast is very important. We're a family and have respect for each other. And we have fun, which comes across.

My mother came from an Irish family of 11 kids and, of course, had a sister who was a nun, so I spent time at a convent and with an aunt and uncle who lived in New York and took me to the theater.

Brains don't really smell, but what's amazing about the brain is that it's almost like scrambled eggs or soft tofu, almost like a gel. The brain controls so much of what we do, but you could put your finger right through it.

Learning about the way people process information and their emotions is hugely helpful to my work.

This is Hollywood. People don't admit mistakes.

Happiness is not that easy to achieve, but having a handsome husband, a beautiful baby, and a great job helps.