I do think that I am fundamentally the same relatively simple person I've always been. I just have this flashy, wacky job [actress] that confuses people into thinking that I'm somehow ultrafascinating.

Life is so precious. Please, please, let's love one another, live each day, reach out to each other, be kind to each other. Peace be with you. God is great.

I certainly take work as a joyous responsibility.

It's funny when people say, 'I don't think Julia likes me.' Honey, if I don't like you, you're going to know about it.

Usually the triumph of my day is, you know, everybody making it to the potty

You can be true to the character all you want but you've got to go home with yourself.

I'm tall and smart. If you're aggressive and energetic it can be intimidating for people who aren't very smart themselves.