Now it wasn’t just that Xena was bisexual and kinda liked her gal pal and they kind of fooled around sometimes, it was ‘Nope, they’re married, man.'

When you decide to become an opera singer, it's a commitment that allows nothing else to interfere. Even your family - and I have a young daughter - has to take second place.

I am not intimidating. I am a woman's woman. I love hanging out with women. And people are really inspired by this show.

Treat everyone the same until you find out they're an idiot.

I think the people running climate change denial campaigns are sociopaths.

Comedies are often half-hour programs and then drama and action series are often an hour.

For the first time in my life, I put my body and reputation on the line to stand up for my beliefs and do the right thing. I hope I've encouraged other people to do the same.