I've always idolized Amy Poehler, because I think she's the best of the best as far as female comedy.

As the actor, you just have to believe in what your character is doing in order to play them.

I'll always be figuring out what parts I want to play, because I want to play all parts. I'm a very hungry actress.

I don't think there's anything immature about fighting for the underdog and fighting for people who don't have a voice. I have an intense desire to protect people who can't protect themselves.

I have the mouth of a sailor.

Life isn't a fairy tale, and happy endings are few and far between

I have always been an animal lover. I had a hard time disassociating the animals I cuddled with - dogs and cats, for example - from the animals on my plate, and I never really cared for the taste of meat. I always loved my Brussels sprouts.