I would like to take this opportunity [on Letterman] just to tell the press to KISS MY SKINNY WHITE ASS!

On her extreme thinness during her 'Ally McBeal' years: "I started under-eating, over-exercising, pushing myself too hard and brutalizing my immune system. I guess I just didn't find time to eat. I am much more healthy these days.

I don't see it, but I'm flattered nonetheless. To look like Michelle Pfeiffer is quite nice.

Actually, I take it as a compliment. Diva is a derivative of divine. That's quite a title to carry around.

I'm close with my parents. I have a lot of acquaintances, but my very good close friends are few I can count my very good friends on one hand. And that's how I like it to be.

I think, on a frame like mine, if I lose a few pounds, it makes a big difference. I hated every bit of attention on my weight and size. Even now, I can't put into words what exactly happened.

I like to hike with my dog, Webster. It helps clear my mind.