It is important to learn as much as you can about the person and then throw it all away so that you're not in any way doing some sort of mimicry.

Because we all come from different circumstances, our life experiences really color how we view things.

I was starstruck and sweat a lot when I met Oprah Winfrey and tried to hug her. Because when you think you know people when you see them from your couch.

I'm an Oscar nominee. I love saying that. Whatever happens, I'm going to sing that 'I'm an Oscar nominee' part.

It is important to learn as much as you can about the person and then throw it all away so that you're not in any way doing some sort of mimicry.

I choose projects that resonate with me on some personal level and projects that I'm afraid to do. If I'm afraid to do them, then I usually say yes, because it means that I'm not ready to go there and deal with certain aspects of the script.

I'm attracted to things that make me want to be a better person.