We still have prostitutes standing on our corner, and people crapping round the back of buildings. The charms are still there.

I will put honesty before the risk of humiliation.

It's important for me to be immersed in all cultures. I'm an actress.

I used to consider myself as great as a pyramid, and now I realize that I am only a shadow that passes.

I find myself very, very happy to be a weird writer.

It’s a trifle. It’s got all of these layers. First there’s a layer of ladyfingers, then a layer of jam, then custard, which I made from scratch, then raspberries, more ladyfingers, then beef sauteed with peas and onions, then a little more custard, and then bananas, and then I just put some whipped cream on top!

I think for anyone - male or female - in improv, the biggest thing to get over is the fear. I think every improviser has that.