In the early '90s, New York was a pretty depressing place.

I always say God should have given women one extra decade at least, especially if you want a family. You're trying to pack a lot in.

It is really hard to do comedy; it takes a lot of energy and focus. It's rather like music: It's a lot of hitting notes precisely

Mike Nichols asked if I would do The Birdcage. Mike and I are dear friends but he had never offered me a feature role in a movie. My television career opened other doors for me

Why would I lose sleep when I really need valuable sleep just to recuperate and come back and do my job?

I do think funny is like sexy. You're either funny and sexy, or you're not.

I got into Julliard on almost a full scholarship.