I have always been physically active. I grew up a tomboy and [was] into sports, so staying active is something that I enjoy.

I've never gone for the smooth, suave Latin or French lover. That usually makes me think they're trying to pull one over on me.

People will always put you in a box that they think you fit in, and it's up to you to not fall into it.

I'm not very good at resting on my laurels. I am a bit of a workaholic, and I like to keep busy and active, so I think that's what drives me.

It's not hard to draw from within yourself to play someone protective of her daughter. I have animals and I'm a daughter, sister, wife, aunt and friend, and I can be fiercely protective.

I handle emotional pain by trying to understand that it's going to be painful and to allow for it instead of fighting it. Doesn't make it any easier, though.

Sometimes, if you don't have kids yourself, it's assumed you won't understand or know how to play a mom, which is kind of silly if you think about it.

I do like to treat myself, I just don't do it very often.

I think sometimes the hardest obstacle is yourself.

I am inspired when I see goodness in other people.

Chemistry is a hard thing. I don't think you can force it, and it doesn't necessarily mean that you have to have great chemistry outside of work. It's just something that sparks on screen or doesn't.

If God were mortal and had but one life to give, he would have been more careful about how he created the world.

When you surround yourself with dramatic people, your life will be driven by drama instead of destiny.

Blind with love, my daughter has cried nightly for horses, those long-necked marchers and churners that she has mastered, any and all, reigning them in like a circus hand.

It is with unwelcome frequency that I find myself the deciding vote.

I do so hope he plays us 'The Rains of Castamere.' It has been an hour. I've forgotten how it goes -- Olenna Tyrell, the HBIC

White wine is like electricity. Red wine looks and tastes like a liquified beefsteak.

They say 'He cannot be found'. Something that cannot be 'found' is what I desire.

People have their complexities. They have their heroic moments and their villainous moments, too.

If human progress had been more a matter of leadership we should be in Utopia to-day.

Some innocents 'scape not the thunderbolt.