I wanted to act; that was my one goal. I wanted to devote all my time to acting and not waitressing or anything else.

I was a young kid from Long Island who wanted to do something large with her life, so I can relate to that.

My friends started having children after college, while I was pursuing this crazy acting career and living hand to mouth. Plus, all my boyfriends were artists struggling to make a living. Having kids didn't make any sense - why would I take on more of a financial burden when I couldn't even afford a dog?

I think that you do get a little extra jolt of confidence when you win an Emmy.

The common misconception is that as an actress you have to learn what you're doing. No, you just have to make the audience think you've learned it.

I really am profoundly grateful just in general in my life. I've had an embarrassing amount of good fortune.

I've watched those shows my whole life - being on one is like a dream. It's hard to balance that dream with the fact that this is the Edie I've known my whole life.