There's just a deeper level of sophistication in the writing of female characters on TV.

I bet you could look at every single thing I've ever done and reduce it to that parenting schematic.

I have a lot of frustration with religion, organized religion, because it's man-made, because it's man-regulated. And it has nothing to do with my relationship with God.

It's terrifying to be the lead. There's a moment of excitement, and then pure terror.

Whether we call it religion or faith, we all battle for a balanced integrated soul.

But I think for me, why I was drawn to the piece is, at the core of the story, it's a love story to me - between Ed and Lorraine, between these two families who are asking for help and us who are in the business of giving help.

I don't necessarily need Hollywood.