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

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

We actually did quite a lot of comedy on 'Xena'. The whole show was very tongue-in-cheek.

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.

Happiness is a choice. You grieve, you stomp your feet, you pick yourself up and choose to be happy.

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 get to do all these really nice, little culty things. It seems to be the world that keeps inviting me back.