L.A. I could live without.

It is, I think, harder for women. I haven't quite figured it out, and all of my women friends haven't figured it out -how the hell do you do this? How do you work and have families?

I'm not the type to cut back on hot showers, but there's no harm in hot water when it's warmed by the sun.

I always wanted to perform.

If you feel rooted in your home and family, if you're active in your community, there's nothing more empowering. The best way to make a difference in the world is to start by making a difference in your own life.

I'm not a lesbian! I hate men but I'm not a lesbian!

I never go about a new project as if I'm trying ot redefine myself. I just like to work, and I'm excited by material I find challenging and - if it's a comedy - exceptionally funny.