She comes from the Midwest. She had me at a very young age and raised me on her own. She's a very hard worker.

I love receiving fan mail.

Being Irish was a big thing for me, particularly growing up in Chicago.

I am very fortunate to have a career. I always have to act. I don't know if I'll have a career to support it for the rest of my life, but I know I'll always act.

That's what the holidays are for - for one person to tell the stories and another to dispute them. Isn't that the Irish way?

Have I seen The Commitments? I was obsessed with that movie. I just watched it again about two weeks ago.

I've had Irish skin from the time I was a young girl.