I really believe that what I do as an actress is my God-given talent. This is my calling, not my career.

Don't settle for average. Bring your best to the moment. Then, whether it fails or succeeds, at least you know you gave all you had. We need to live the best that's in us.

When you ask the best questions of yourself and others, you invite the best answers.

The first time I acted was in high school in Florida, and when I heard that applause I felt so alive and felt that electricity go up my spine.

When I was in school, my mother stressed education. I am so glad she did. I graduated from Yale College and Yale University with my master's and I didn't do it by missing school.

As an actor, you're used to putting on characters, taking them off, becoming someone else, doing your research, and working on that.

Acting is my calling, not my career.

I guess I'm breaking out a little of what's comfortable and easy.

Theater's my first love. I love it. It excites me. It feeds me.

Drink a bunch of water and get facials regularly. I take care of my skin.

I love vegan choices, raw food choices, and I’ll eat whatever I have to in order to get into whatever shape I need to get into for any one particular role.

Never measure the height of a mountain until you have reached the top. Then you will see how low it was.

A truly American sentiment recognizes the dignity of labor and the fact that honor lies in honest toil.

No one will do for you what you need to do for yourself. We cannot afford to be separate. We have to see that all of us are in the same boat.

The biggest chance you can take in life is by not taking any chances at all. It's important, but music is my heart and this is what makes me the most revenue, so be grit, don't quit.

Most people don't think, they just rearrange their prejudices.

...Life is nothing but trading smells.

Five pieces every girl needs in her closet are; a great pair of a jeans, a good black heel, a great little black dress, tank tops for layering, and a jacket that can be worn day or night.

Once you make a mistake in a fight or competition you never do that again.

Those who are apparently absent can feel more present than the people right in front of you.

Yeah, I have been because, generally speaking, to we Biblical literalists, the media is very hostile.