Fame is, I think, just a disgusting by-product of what I do.

My career is like an artichoke. People might think that the leaves are tasty and buttered up and delicious, and they don't even know that there's something magical hidden at the base of it. There's a whole other side of me that people didn't know existed.

I like to go out there looking like a strong woman, because I am strong. But I am also a woman who goes through all kinds of problems and highs and lows.

My parents are very quirky, eccentric. They have their own world.

I am a gay activist and I say that proudly. I voted no on Prop 8.

I got a fantastic person to work me out and get me into really good shape.

My fans are the best. I mean if there was a war, I think they'd definitely win just because they'd kill them with kindness.