I did some theatre. I had some smaller roles in a couple TV shows and films. I used to think I did a lot of acting, but my 'career' started when I started Homeland.

On an average day, I have two things to read in my purse: a book and a play.

I like to make pies. Thats kind of my new obsession - peach, blueberry, apple, strawberry. I make a really good pumpkin pie with real pumpkin.

I take a few pictures a week, but the best part is waiting for my film to be developed. The suspense is exciting, and the reward is great.

I like records. My favorite is Simon and Garfunkel.

As I've started school I have a student-feeling wardrobe and then because I travel a lot, things feel very different for different places and days.

I do a lot of vintage, of course, but I really feel so particular about clothing. I think it stems from acting, like if I'm not wearing the proper shoes for a character I feel totally off.

I really do like working very closely with a director and developing characters.

Even the creative things feel mathematic, almost.

I find it really weird that sexuality is still so taboo in films and violence isn't. It really bewilders me.

One thing about New York is you can understand how you're perceived really easily if you just get on the train, by the way people look at you. But there's still an anonymity in it.

It's funny how the ugly duckling always has so many beautiful things to teach us.

Being different is not a sin, but intolerance is.

Problems that remain persistently insoluble should always be suspected as questions asked in the wrong way

Gray, the colour of forgetting.

The abuse of children is the worst offence that anybody can commit.

God often uses a man or several different men to impact your life with the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

You prove your worth with your actions, not with your mouth.

We were only there for five days and during that time Tom was a bit annoyed that the French were more interested in me and my schoolgirl outfit than him and his long scarf.

At this point, I'm happy to be part of something special. As an actor I liked to choose scripts that I'm passionate about.

Some blame themselves to extort the praise of contradiction from others.