There's so much that you can get mad about. Out of self-preservation, I focus on being grateful.

I don't have to be an expert. I just have to care.

You make sacrifices to become a mother, but you really find yourself and your soul.

Yes. I did more research than I ever wanted to and saw some things I wish I didn't. I went on ride-alongs, spent time with Homicide, Cold Case, and SVU detectives, hung out in subways learning how to spot pervs and pick-pockets, viewed an autopsy, went to a police firing range, and witnessed court cases and I read, read, read.

Humor is about perspective, and hanging out with people who see life through a similar lens is so important.

I think people were expecting me to be that kind of glamorous sexpot. So they were always, Wow you're not what I expected.

No one can tell you who you are and what you are made of, only you yourself know what you are made of, and only you yourself can do the work to become who you want to be.