If someone grabbed me, I'd probably be able to choke them out in about eight seconds.

Believe it or not, I don't own a TV. Crazy huh?

I've always wanted to do theater in Chicago. Chicago is a big theater town-and, in some ways, I think this city is savvier and smarter than New York. Sometimes, I think it's a little too chic to go to theater in New York these days.

I think that's why I keep being drawn back to television, because I think it's one of the most creative outlets.

I have a hands-off policy when it comes to my larynx.

I could never say I'm going to do bigger and better things because that would negate what I've already accomplished, and I don't want to do that.

Do you want to see a mother and son antagonistically attack each other every single episode for five years? I don't think so.