In a great play or a great film, there's a rehearsal period and they find this character. On TV, everything moves fast.

There's a certain rhythm to comedy that is almost like you're dancing and you just go on autopilot, so to speak. There's something just beautifully enjoyable about comedy in that respect. It's a joy to be able to do that. Drama, you get to go to depths that you haven't gone to before.

No one ever judges their own self.

When I was young, my parents made me listen to old music and watch Jimmy Durante. I fell in love with the whole mystique of acting and entertainment.

When you feel moved by the story, you want to tell that story.

Acting is great. It's so much fun. It's a job where you literally get to do something that's a great experience, and then you try a new experience, and you take things from all of it.

Anytime you get to join a group of people you admire and respect, you want to keep those doors open.