We play lots of roles in our lives, but I got to do that in one movie [Parental Guidance], and ride the feelings, and it was a good challenge for me.

I've sought out several dance teachers-shaman-like women dance teachers-to get in touch with the mystical through movement.

I was exposed to the arts, but there was no one in my family who was an artist.

In cultural history, the civil rights movement came before the women's movement.

I find that protein wakes up my brain and gets me ready for the rest of my day.

You can't really be old in L.A., it's kind of like a crime.

I did ask Larry David, "How did I get so lucky? How am I here Seinfeld?" He just said, 'Well, when you say your name over and over it just has a really strong rhythm: "Marisa Tomei. Marisa Tomei."