A friend of mine had his own theatre company, and he jumped me in like I was in a gang. And once I came in, it was just that simple. For the first time in my life, I felt, 'This is a career, this is a life that I think I can grow old doing.' It was love at first sight. I loved being on stage and reading these plays. It was great.

America is grappling with cultural diversity, and I just want to put a show on that represents the world in which I live.

I decided sitcoms weren't for me.

Every little kid has always wanted to be a race car driver. This gets some of that out.

Don't let anyone try to tell you who you are. Define yourself.

To be known by the public, honestly. People come up and tell them how good I make them feel.

Sarah Palin is to women what John Wayne Gacy was to birthday clowns.