To work on the actual location I think is great. This thing of going to Canada and pretending you're in New York, it's terrible.

Be present. I would encourage you with all my heart just to be present. Be present and open to the moment that is unfolding before you. Because, ultimately, your life is made up of moments. So don't miss them by being lost in the past or anticipating the future.

Because Shakespeare's language is so expansive, we're under this misconception that it's difficult. But I discovered that it's easy because it's so brilliantly written. The words are perfect, and the language is intelligent and very emotional.

There was that feminist myth that we can do everything. I don't think you can.

I am tortured when I am away from my family, from my children. I am horribly guilt-ridden.

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

For me, acting was always a way to explore emotions - to dip into the well and really try to reach rock bottom down there. That was the most exciting part of it. I hadn't found anything that really allowed me to do that until I came upon acting.