Ladies like improv stilts, and I think men like improv giant cocks. But one of the great things about improv is that you get to play some roles you'd never get to play otherwise, you know, like the old Italian pizza-maker who's passing on the business down to his son. You get to play it all when you improvise.

When youre a stay-at-home mother you have to pretend its really boring, but its not. Its enriching and fulfilling, and an amazing experience. And then when youre a working mother you have to pretend that you feel guilty all day long.

You learn early as an actor that creating your own material is the only way to have any control.

That is the motto women should constantly repeat over and over again. 'Good for her! Not for me.'

If you can surf your life rather than plant your feet, you will be happier.

When young girls are encouraged to explore what they find interesting, they grow up to be interesting women.

The creation of the UCB Theatre is by far my proudest professional accomplishment.