As artists, we do the work that we do. Receiving an award or not receiving an award in no way diminishes one's talent or value.

There's all kinds of mothers, so to use the label 'mother' and to think you really understood all that a human being is because she's a mother, is a mistake.

You have to learn how to care about people without taking on all of their problems.

As artists, we do the work that we do. Receiving an award or not receiving an award in no way diminishes one's talent or value.

I want people to see some of their own humanity no matter who they are.

Let's just say that the theater is not for the faint of heart.

When I look at the work, if it speaks to me, I'll say 'yes' and if the work doesn't resonate with me, I'll politely decline.