There are so many things that go into a surgical study.

I went to an all-girls private school, where we played field hockey and lacrosse.

Being a pedestrian again is very exciting because in L.A. you live in your car, and you're on a freeway all the time.

I think 'Soul Food' had the biggest impact on me because that's where I was really able to shine as an actress and because I also met my husband there, and that was a huge turning point in my personal life. So, that show will stick with me forever and ever and ever.

I have friends struggling with autism, juvenile diabetes.

I'm kind of floating out there as an artist. I'm in a safe place where I can play a girlfriend or a best friend or a mommy or a lawyer, but a huge part of me is unused. I'm classically trained, historically inclined and somewhat revolutionary by nature, so I'm frustrated as an artist.

You have to work hard not to take your partner for granted, even when you are tired.