I just ultimately wanted to be a mother. I love children.

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I don't want to be the person digging my own grave.

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We are all human beings, part of the human race, and we need to be compassionate and giving and kind with one another.

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I'm terrible with my workout regime and following it strictly. I'm terrible with a healthy diet and following it strictly. I'm terrible on the weekends about getting up at reasonable hours and all of those things. But, when it comes to my work and the discipline it takes to get to work on time - I hate unprofessionalism.

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Marriage is actually really terrifying. It doesn't work for many people.

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My worst habit used to be smoking but I quit.

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I'm a sappy mom now. I didn't think I would be. I thought I'd be a cool mom who keeps everything in perspective.

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I never would rule out a great character or a great story. I don't care what the forum is. If I get to tell a story that I'm excited about, I'm in.

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I dreamed about these moments, and I think I hoped I would have them, but you don't know. So when the lucky break hits, it's like being Cinderella and hopefully midnight doesn't come.

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My mother is a realist, and she's had biological and adoptive children, and she said it's no different: No matter what, they're putting a stranger into your arms. You don't know them yet.

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