I grew up a middle class, colonized child of teachers, and librarians and people, women especially, who treasured education.

As a modern woman, there are things I take for granted, and that shows up in the way I sit, the way I walk, the way I think, and what I know to be possible.

You can't play history and you can't play historical characters. You just have to reduce it to the ordinary.

When you're playing a real character, you want to honor that person and receive inspiration from that person. They need to anoint you in some way that allows you to borrow just a small piece of their soul. That is the flame.

I love characters that are very layered and complex. It's more exciting and different than any simple role- plus, I love a good challenge.

I am so proud of Amelia Boynton. I can burst with pride.

Pretend and real are all real to a psychopath.