My grandmother always would say, "This, too, shall pass." It is always true.

My grandmother always would say, "This, too, shall pass." It is always true.

I knew from a young age that I wanted to perform. I went to an arts camp called Brookdale Arts Camp, in New Jersey, from the time I was 6, and then I was a counselor there through high school.

There is always a reason. When I look back on things that really upset me at the moment, I can always see why it happened in retrospect.

My first waitress job was at Johnny Rockets in New Jersey, and then I waited tables at a sports bar.

Laughter makes me come alive. Either being made to laugh or igniting it.

I was a theater dork in high school and did all the plays. My theater teacher in high school, Janet Spahr, was absolutely incredible and mentored me throughout school. She taught me a lot about relying on my instincts.