Maybe if you're younger you have more energy - but that's a big maybe. Because at this stage of life, I have more patience, understanding, wisdom, resources - and a husband. I didn't get him until I was 39. But I got a good one.

As an actor, you're used to putting on characters, taking them off, becoming someone else, doing your research, and working on that.

When I was in school, my mother stressed education. I am so glad she did. I graduated from Yale College and Yale University with my master's and I didn't do it by missing school.

I remembered that throughout my growing up and education and pursuing my dreams and desires, going into acting, and, of course, getting through Yale University and on and on and on, that being average, being mediocre was not an option that you should be proud of.

Acting is my calling, not my career.

When you ask the best questions of yourself and others, you invite the best answers.

I don't really like horror shows, horror movies, or any of that. I'm really a lightweight, in terms of that.