I take great responsibility in any character that I play.

One comment by a female lobbyist really shocked me. She said, "Washington is a contact sport." I asked, "What do you mean by that?" And she just said, "Well, it's all men - and they're very contact-y. They touch a lot." Women say that's just part of the game.

I want to be involved in a story that makes a difference.

I have problems because I'm very expressive, and usually red lipstick gets on my teeth and face.

Robin Williams was the kind of generous person who would do things but not want to receive public credit for it.

Everything that we criticize young actresses for, they're supposed to do because that's when we're supposed to make mistakes. And find out who we are.

Broadway has always been a dream of mine.