I've never been a sunny personality. I've never been outgoing. I'm a solitary person.

It [military action on Iraq] makes me feel ashamed to come from the United States. It is humiliating.

This idea of selfishness as a virtue, as opposed to generosity: That, to me, is unnatural.

I've been thinking a lot about next year, which will be the first time in 25 years that I don't have a child at home.

I worked on my voice for 'Sweet Dreams' but only to match my speaking voice to Patsy's actual singing voice. That was my way into that character.

Allow the diversity to exist. There is nothing wrong with it. Hell, we put up with the religious right-we can put up with transgendered human beings.

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.