I realized through my personal travels how little I know about certain conflicts, because I was too vain or self-absorbed to ask the questions. That's been the focus while I'm in my thirties - to become an accomplished woman, rather than some actress.

In Paris, I rent a bike in the street and cycle around, and in L.A. I live up in the hills so I go hiking a lot.

It's taken me a long time to realize that my own life is far more interesting than any part I'll ever play.

I don't have any romantic ideas about marriage. Trust me. A white dress... ? No. It's not something for me.

I don't know about style. I know about my personal style.

I play a curator, the most American part you can think of. My work is to protect the Declaration of Independence. I work at the National Archives in Washington.

What you wear is such an expression of who you are. That's like someone picking out who I'm going to date!