I haven't had an orthodox career.

There was really a snobbery from people in film - they did not want people who had come from television. It was the poor relation of show business, and especially situation comedy.

I had to let my ego go a long time ago.

When it came down to doing the nude scene, I couldn't hide how humiliating it was for me; I burst into tears.

Don't think for one minute, whoever you are, that you're not important. You're so vitally important to stand up and be heard and do what it is you do.

Never, ever, have I felt really accepted in Hollywood.

I always wanted to be a great actor.