I prefer to express myself physically, or non-verbally. I prefer just to react without having a lot of dialogue.

I really don't like when things are all polished and perfect - the perfect love story and the hair is perfect.

Letting journalism be from the perspective of the journalist. It's usually a no-no, and journalists are encouraged to be completely objective.

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."

I feel like theatre gives me the grounding, and keeps me alive, basically. Film gives me the thrill, and it's like a one night stand. But I do enjoy being around people who love it so much.

You have your structure, but within it, it gets fuller and you can highlight other parts of the performance.

A lot of times being "completely objective" means seeing the world through a patriarchal eye.