Having a dad in the service was helpful. I was forever meeting new kids, going to new schools, moving to new neighborhoods. I was encouraged when I attended the American School in Germany.

I'm not a big fan of mediocre.

It's hard to balance work and family.

I was always the child who wore her emotions on her sleeve.

I love it when ugliness is beautiful. I love character flaws.

I'm just a pack mule. I've played leads and I've played character roles. Any actress in Hollywood will tell you as your age climbs, the leads thin.

In my kids school, the married family is an anomaly which I do think is sad. I do believe in marriage.