Success isn't about winning everything; it’s about achieving your dream, be that teaching middle school or flying jets. And no matter what we as individual women want, no matter what our goals, we have to support one another.

A lot of people in line at the grocery store think that they know me, but they don't.

I don't know if I would call myself a religious human.

Give me an 18-hour day on set or in the theater, and I will be the happiest person alive.

I think any actor in their right mind is afraid of getting pigeonholed.

With 'Girls,' it doesn't really feel like I'm doing TV specifically. It just feels like we're making a really long film.

But my father was also the one who told me I needed to clean up my mouth or I'd never find a man. What's very important to him is manners. Show up on time. Always send thank-you letters. He is one of the more thoughtful humans I've ever met. He's a great man and a very good dad.