I'd been raised by my parents who taught me not to think you're better than you are.

I think our skin clears up and we're nicer when you are in love.

When I used to do musical theatre, my dad refused to come backstage. He never wanted to see the props up close or the sets up close. He didn't want to see the magic.

On the publicity tour of 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding,' I was asked over and over again, if, as the writer, I felt it was a fair depiction of real life to have someone of my er, below average looks, hook up with hottie John Corbett.

It wasn't easy to adopt an American child. Actually it's quite simple, but finding out how to do it was the hard part.

I don't card out my screenplays ever. I just have an idea I just sit down and write I don't edit.

I thought I was attractive when I shot 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding.' Studio executives and movie reviewers let me know I had a confidence in my looks that was not shared by them.