In the dark times, if you have something to hold on to, which is yourself, you'll survive.

[On her monologue as the thief 'Fontaine':] People always got things. People always want things. So I provide a service.

I don't have pet peeves like some people. I have whole kennels of irritation.

Taliban-esque: Any behavior that imposes the beliefs of one person on everyone else. Conversations with the Taliban-esque are impossible. They aren't even conversations. With them, it's my way or no way.

Did you know that we are the only people in the United States who have to have their voting rights okayed every couple of years?

For some reason, all artists have self-esteem issues.

I always wore sneakers when I wanted to. It was always about being comfortable and being myself.