I like to think that I'm not as ominous in real life.

I have done a lot of things outside of Science Fiction, but there has been an almost disproportionate amount of that genre in my body of work. I don't know what to make of it.

Having to know the answers puts in terrible positions from which to learn.

There's something about being in a house with an audience, and having that immediate feedback. I started acting because of that energy; it's what feeds me on stage and informs my choices.

What's great in theater is that you can sustain the arc of a character for a full three hours, whereas in film or TV, you have to create that arc in little pieces, and usually out of sequence.

There is as much wisdom in listening as there is in speaking - and that goes for all relationships, not just romantic ones.

Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.

A woman must be able to stand in the face of power, because ultimately some part of that power will become hers.

Cities who do not have trams always look less literary, less poetic, and less mysterious!

I beseech you in the bowels of Christ think it possible you may be mistaken.

Wit is the appearance, the external flash of imagination. Thus its divinity, and the witty character of mysticism.

There is no disgrace in an enemy suffering ill at an enemy's hand, when you hate mutually.

Just make sure your intentions are not pretensions.

Don't ask your customers what they want. This rule is based on the view that they probably don't know. You have to fully understand them, the context for their needs and their major dissatisfactions.

A little fact is worth a whole limbo of dreams.