I frequently do drive carpool in the clothes I slept in, because it's impossible to get three children out the door with lunches packed and all that stuff and have a do.

It's a war of attrition. If you have patience and a modicum of faith in yourself your chances are not too bad.

I feel the most pulled together when I'm going for the tomboyish thing.

We've had four or five casts in three years. There was a point when I thought the Department of Children and Family Services was going to show up at my door!

I guess I'm not that aware of such a big fan base. I have a few core people who write me no matter what I'm doing, but I hardly have sacks of mail being dropped on my door!

I count myself lucky to be fairly anonymous but occasionally have people tell me nice things.

I really like putting the kids to bed. Everyone is cozy and snuggly. Nobody is giving anyone a hard time, and everybody reads.