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

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.

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

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.

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.

Music can change the world because it can change people.

I like football. I find its an exciting strategic game. Its a great way to avoid conversation with your family at Thanksgiving.

Must not understanding lie open unto wisdom as the pyramids lie open to the stars? (6:2)

The Law is hard, but it is the Law.

We have a mental health system that is dominated by political and hidden forces that keep us stagnated and unable to see real, lasting change.

Among the top ten things I've learned in life: when your hair stylist is having a bad day, reschedule.

Experimentation is an active science.

Sales-driven cultures can really differentiate you from the majority of the competition.

Goals help you channel your energy into action.

Mortality means you don't have forever to work things out. You can live your life unexamined but then on the last day you're going to think: 'I've left things a little late.