My mom was Sicilian, my dad was Sicilian. Mom was a great cook, but all the women were.

When you feel good about the work you're doing, that's what's important, not the budget or anything like that. If you're happy about the actors you're working with, that's what's important.

Italian-Americans are not the Mafia.

Mental violence is as bad as physical violence. You don't see that very often in movies, so it was a good subject to tackle.

I came here knowing nobody. I worked clubs as a singer and even the doors a few times before I landed some TV roles.

I like playing roulette, I like dice. I grew up with gamblers.

Oh, great reviews are the worst. They mislead you more than the bad ones, because they only fuel your ego. Then you only want another one, like potato chips or something, and the best thing you get is fat and bloated. I'd rather just refuse, thanks.