Us gals need to stay in and just change the way it works, so men aren't being workaholics and avoiding life and relationships, and they can make films in a reasonable amount of time, so you can have a family and a life outside of work. And have more balanced, content-driven, enjoyable movies.

Skating is big in Chicago. There's a lot of hockey; a lot of the boys play hockey. And figure skating is big.

You know, I loved math. My mom was a math teacher.

I want my kids to experience passion. I want them to see that I have things I feel passionate about because it is such a great feeling to really love something.

It's nice to be able to work; I'd love to be able to do another TV show I could do in Chicago so I could live and work in the same place. It's hard being a parent and being in a good marriage, and it all takes a lot of work, but if you're not there you can't do any of it.

You know, I think I'm more of a micro-person, so to me, the context and the framework of trying to do what you love and feel passionate about, in supporting your family in that way, is the most important thing to me.

I think acting has helped me come out of my shell because when I play a character, I can't be self-conscious.