Self-deprecation is not an answer to keeping one's balance. I think that it's very damaging.

I think that you always want to gravitate towards people who absolutely are great at what they do and go for authenticity.

I had several teachers who inspired me, in both the public school system and the Upward Bound program. I needed several, because I lived in such abject poverty and dysfunction. And they're still in my life today, because I consider them to be friends, actually.

I don't think most people understand acting, even the people who call themselves savvy, even actors.

I am not a glam woman - this definitely is a mask I put on for the public.

I also tried to leave myself alone enough to be surprised by the news. That's when it had its potency. If I approach everything with joy and hope and love, which is what we all do. Every day we get up we're hoping that today is going to be the day that's going to get you over the hump. I tried to do that as much as I could. So then when all the news happens you see what she is made out of.

I can't deal with actors! I can't deal with myself. We're neurotic and miserable... I love doing what I'm doing, but while I'm doing it, I'm miserable.