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

The biggest research of all when I do a character is self-examination. You look at yourself and you ask, 'How am I similar to this person and how am I different?'

I think I always try to be accommodating and open and available and proving for my director. I love to give as many takes as they want. I love to give them as many choices as they want.

There are some times when I think acting can be a noble profession. And when those rare roles come along, like Down to the Bone, you have the opportunity to be of service.

Normally, I rely heavily on my director to massage me out of my actor comfort zones.

When you're breastfeeding a child, you don't have the same retention as you do when you're not.

I always thought Uncle Vanya could be a stoned masterpiece.