I've done some good work and some not-good work.

I was just lucky enough to grow up in a time when they actually had drama departments in schools.

I haven't had an orthodox career, and I've wanted more than anything to have your respect. The first time I didn't feel it, but this time I feel it, and I can't deny the fact that you like me, right now, you like me!

I can't deny the fact that you like me! You like me!

I find that’s one of the great things about acting-you have the opportunity to stand in somebody else’s shoes. Each character faces a dilemma in her life, and as an actor you’re able to step into that character’s skin, look through her eyes. You leave transformed, a different person, because once you live a little bit of someone’s life, it changes you.

The opportunities I've had to play really complex characters - which haven't been a lot, but some - you never get over them.

My agent said, "You aren't good enough for movies." I said, "You're fired."