I've always loved those movies where somebody thinks they want something, and then they realize that the thing they really want is right in front of them.

The only reason why I acted in school was because of the community, like I was in the chorus of every play, I was never really the lead.

The only reason I acted in school was because of the community. I was in the chorus of every play and was never the lead other than one time, but to me it was about the community. I was an English major and my whole goal was to be an English teacher and was lucky enough to get into the playwriting group. The whole experience I had at Brown was eye opening and the most mind-bending experience.

Let's be honest, you and I have probably seen a whole lot of family films - you have to do something special. Jim Strouse has the ability to write this hairpin turn between emotion and comedy that is very real. In real life, you don't have time to prepare for the bad stuff and you don't have time to prepare for the good stuff, it just sort of happens.

That was okay [ working with George Clooney]. One of these days I'll work with a good director.

People have a sense of humor, even if it's not a good one, and everybody has stakes.

I have the most incredible parents and they didn't put pressure on me. I grew up in a house and no matter what they thought of things, it was always about my choice.