Forty-years-old these days is the beginning of people's lives. I've found myself, I'm confident, I'm mature, I've been through some stuff, I'm ready to write my book.

Being away from home was tough, but the challenge and the thrill of being on Broadway was so fulfilling, and I'm thankful to my husband for making it possible and holding it down at home.

I love the theater. I love being on stage; I love the live audience. I also love dressing up and all of the make-believe.

Exercise is about being grateful for the body you have and sustaining the life you have.

Any actor will tell you that you go where the work is, especially when you have children.

I believe that we have to be so race-conscious in this day and age.

It's not how pretty you are or how talented you are. It's that if these five people on this day in this room like you, then you get a job.