There's a lot of talk about division right now in America, and I really want to unite people and go like: 'Those are my problems, too, I feel that, too."

I think people want to feel stuff right now.

I am very aware of the impact that television has on people, in changing perceptions.

Within the framework of something very dramatic, funny things happen. Organically, from them.

Never for one minute am I like, 'My husband, the white man, and our biracial children.' I never think about it.

In America, sometimes people think all Latinos can be deported, and we can't. You know, I can't be deported.

Some of the funniest moments I've had have been like, at a funeral. Somebody says something and everyone's laughing because you have so much pain, but you need that moment of levity.

When rich, being poor seems *adventurous.*

Does the church offer answers for the complexions of 21st century problems?

Most people would rather be seen through than not seen at all.

President Obama telling Americans not to panic in the wake of the Paris terror attacks.

babies ain't cute / hungry.

Nothing you can do can prevent your death. Nothing you can do can prevent your rebirth. To step beyond life and death is self-discovery.

The global village is a place of very arduous interfaces and very abrasive situations.

I hate the idea that you shouldn't wear something just because you're a certain age.

When I look at a character, whether he's good or bad, one scene or 10 scenes, I just have to find my way in.

I don't know anything about the history of music.