TV is sort of the only way to go for an actress my age to make a decent salary; with independent films, you just can't.

It took Sydney Pollack a long time to get me to do Tootsie. I asked myself if I wanted to play some frothy, ditzy character after I had just done Frances. Obviously, I'm thrilled that I did.

I never shot on sets, but if I was traveling somewhere or on location, I would always have my camera, and I'd always be - it's that kind of fly on the wall approach to photography, though. I don't engage the subject. I like to sneak around, skulk about in the dark.

If I had to start over, I'd pursue photography - probably to the exclusion of acting.

To work with a director that has emotional commitment and passion toward the characters, and the piece, and the experiences, it only enriches your work.

American Horror Story re-energized me; it re-energized my career. There’s no shame in recognizing that. It’s exposed me to a whole new generation, which is a little strange. I’m not used to young people thinking I’m cool.

Acceptance and tolerance and forgiveness, those are life-altering lessons.