The first thing I look for is the humor, because you can tell what the character’s fears and insecurities are through the humor.

There’s a part of me that wants to be known and make a comfortable living but still be able to go grocery shopping. My overall idea of success is having people I want to work with want to work with me.

What draws me to the theatre, and what appealed to me about Too Much Light, is that you have no idea what’s going to happen. That’s the most exciting part of theatre, it’s never the same. If it were, it would be like watching a movie.

I don’t call myself an artist. I act. That’s what I do.

I’ve always had this deep and chronic sense of dissatisfaction.

I actually would love to live in New York. But I need land; I need space. I’d love to move to a place where I could have a lot of land and a goat.

I get bored at the theatre a lot because I notice that there’s not always a connection between the actors. They may be technically proficient, but they’re not surprising each other. I’m thrilled by actors who make choices that are surprising.

Acting is very much like a child making believe. I’m not one to become a character, but I fall in love with the character. It’s like having faith; you’re going to be that person for a while.

The first thing I look for is the humor, because you can tell what the character's fears and insecurities are through the humor.

I used to say yes to everything. Now I have to be excited about a script before I accept a role. I've been able to let a lot of things go-like worrying-in a good way. I wish I learned that 'wear-it-like-a-loose-garment' attitude earlier.