I started out really into musical theater. So you can imagine I was super popular. I wasn't awkward looking at all.

I operate with this sense of needing to live up to what I am asking of people. I am, by far, my own worst critic.

I auditioned for 'Girls' the fall after I graduated from Yale. The show has been amazing - as close to perfect as it gets!

I was only allowed only to watch public television until I was 12 years old.

My whole background is character acting: weird costumes, fat suits, playing men, playing animals - I've never played anyone with whom there's any overlapping Venn diagram.

I'm a big Aqua fan. "Barbie Girl" was a big deal growing up.

I've done so many funny jobs. I worked at a farmer's market through high school. I worked in the stock room of Ralph Lauren. I graduated to salesperson at Ralph Lauren, which was a big deal to me. I've been a P.A. I've been a stand-in. I've been an assistant's assistant.