I think if I had just slowed down a little bit it could have a little easier. I multiplied how difficult it needed to be instead of just saying, fair enough. You don't have to make it hard.

I feel excited about getting older as an actress, too. I think there are some amazing opportunities around the corner and I don't need to hold on to myself or who I was when I was 25.

I don't think of myself as a dancer. I think of myself as a singer-actress who moves really well.

I do believe in sexual monogamy.

I don't think it necessarily makes me want to go back to my 20s, but what I love about playing any type of character is the escapism.

One of the things that I loved about when I met my husband was that he picked me up and he paid - I know that sounds old-fashioned but for me, most of my life, I always would split the bill or would always pay, or I would be very assertive about my independence and my financial responsibility. And I am a very strong woman and very strong-willed - but there was something really great about him taking care of me and treating me and opening the door and driving, and I am perfectly OK with that. And he still does it to this day.

I grew up sort of a geeky, tall kid, and I think I was always the one trying to make my friends laugh.