People in New York just seem a lot more open than I thought they would be.

I want to be in 'Glee,' but I'm told I'm not famous enough to be a cameo yet.

I never get recognised here in London, which I like. Once a year, someone comes up to me and asks if I am 'so-and-so's niece' because they think they recognise me from somewhere. I like that.

It's tricky playing people that you don't like and finding a way to empathise with them. It's challenging and very exciting for an actor.

I wanted to be a musical theatre actress - I wanted to play Sally Bowles, forever and ever always.

I don't think you should ever damage other people for your art.

I'm not great at having my picture taken and I don't enjoy that side of it very much but I enjoy being with my friends and it's nice to have a reunion.

Am I reserved? I think I agree with that. I don't think I'm particularly original. I am quite homey, though. But then I'm also quite transient. I quite like being nomadic.

The minute I get into a hotel room, I scatter my stuff everywhere. It's like a bomb site within a minute. So I suppose that means I'm trying to nest.

It's always harder to maintain raw enthusiasm or joy than to go into a really dark place.

I have always hated nightclubs, and don't like loud music.

Jazz Improvisation means that practice is not as straightforward as it would be when you simply have a score to play.

On quantum theory I use up more brain grease (rough translation of German idiom) than on relativity.

To ensure prosperity here at home and peace abroad, we all share the belief we have to maintain the strongest military on the planet.

I don't think that capitalism should be unbridled, if by "unbridled" you mean unregulated.

China can keep her troops on the external frontiers of Tibet, and Tibetans will pledge to accept the appropriate form of union with China.

I grew a love for helpless, defenseless things. People would give me lions and jaguars. I had cheetahs, monkeys.

I love acting so much more than singing, and hopefully I'd be able to venture into that properly.

Memories of ice and Trent surfaced, and I wrapped my arms around my middle. I had saved him, and he had saved me. What was wrong with us?

Nature is beautiful, not because it changes beautifully, but simply because it changes.

I have a magnificent obsession. All I want to do is change the world ...make it a better place for this and future generations.