Getting into television was a total fluke.

Sure, I've done movies in which I was embarrassed by my performance, or might not have cared for a co-star. Then I'd have to tell lies, like, 'Oh, we love each other; everything was perfect!'

I was able to say to everyone, 'Would you be willing to take a role that you've cherished and worked on for a long time and change it to female?' And there was not any hesitation, which was a real win. That hopefully shows a shift in the climate for women in film, although we still have some climbing to do.

Motherhood is beautiful. Everything [my son] does makes me so happy.

It's such a joy to be able to play someone who is angry. It's a joy and a relief.

I have a thing for red-haired Irish boys, as we know.

I've always wanted to do a female buddy film, the kind the guys get to do.