I'm not a - I'm beautiful, but I'm not working because I'm drop-dead gorgeous with a fantastic body. I think I continue to work because I'm good at my craft. I'm dedicated to bringing to life what the author is trying to portray. I try to make the producers cry and the crew laugh.

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You can so easily be dismissed as a thug or hysterical if you're a woman if you don't keep your rage in check.

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I read. It affects every decision that I make. Every dollar that I spend, every dollar that I make.

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My kids are resilient, I'm resilient, and I guess I am an optimist.

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I get a thrill out of looking at my Twitter following and seeing how big it has gotten.

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One-liners that must land perfectly in just the right nanosecond can be terrifying.

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I don't strive for balance. I just try to get through my to-do list, with my kids' homework being at the top of it, and then try to prepare for the next audition or whatever scene I'm shooting next. Balance.

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Less is more. You should wear earrings or bracelets, but not both.

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I come from a theater background, so I always like to dissect the scene and try to get some hint about what the author was trying to get at. I still look up the meaning of the name of the character to see if there are any clues in that.

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Work is hard, but being a mom is harder.

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