There aren't very many women of color in positions of power, period. Much less on television.

I'm usually the character people love to hate, because I used to play bad girls all the time.

It's not imperative that I graduate in four years, and it's not imperative that I get all A's.

Ever since I was younger, I would make table reads at home where I would give fake interviews.

I recognize how lucky I am as an actor. I've been working as an actor since I was 9 years old.

I come from a line of women who can bake, so I think I've inherited a bit of family knowledge.

Love is very complicated and it's never black and white, as I'm sure we all know in our lives.

I dream in numbers, and I like to look up the meaning of numbers, and numbers stick out to me.

A lot of people kind of want to wait until you're off a show before they book you into a movie.

I have to meditate before I go to bed, always. I have to let the day go and let the eternal in.

For a long time, I did feel aware that I wasnt pretty or bubbly enough. Nor was I sexy-looking.

I think the things that make people different are the things that make them the most beautiful.

I still get the kids to the doctor and dentist and plan their play dates and buy their clothes.

But as far as my work is concerned, I see no impediment, and various advantages, to being deaf.

There's nothing obvious or predictable in acting. That's what it means to be in this profession.

Marvel's very secretive, and I'm not hiding anything, I'm not lying; it's just the way they are.

I love the chess game that I do on 'Suits.' I just love every bit of it and that I get to do it.

The song that makes me the happiest when someone sings it is Cher's 'If I Could Turn Back Time.'

I've several times had jobs that I thought were going to be my big break, and it didn't pan out.

It's amazing that it's considered revolutionary to wear my hair the way it grows out of my head.

There's nothing like a good conservatory drama school to really get you ready for the work force.

Superwoman is one of those superheroes that knows her power and is very comfortable in her power.

I'm obsessed with karaoke, but I don't like to sing. I just like to go and watch amateur singers.

I really relate to middle America, and I love bright, vibrant, unique, interesting personalities.

I just try to play make-believe and pretend the world is magical and awesome as much as possible.

My mom used to call me a parrot, because the way I spoke would change in every country we'd go to.

I enjoy directing more when I don't have to direct myself. I like when I can just be the director.

Cate Blanchett and Eileen Atkins are definitely among my top five actresses whose work I aspire to.

I love Abby Lee Miller. Honestly, if there's such a thing as past lives, I was definitely a dancer.

For some reason, Hollywood seems to have painted me as a gorgeous vixen at times or the sweet girl.

There are bigger stars out there than me. But I went through my s-, as people do as they get older.

I can bake but I don't do a lot of baking, mainly because the side effect is not very good for you.

Buses and subways are this remarkable social club. You talk to people you wouldn't normally talk to.

Skydiving is a rush. Doing it naked could be more of a rush, but it's nothing I would ever consider.

We hold on to so much in our bodies. Yoga helps you let go of things, and it’s incredibly grounding.

I had hoped that he has mouth smell or something other repelling, but nothing! It was even charming.

My stylist coached me on how to stand for photos. Always put one leg forward and a hand on your hip.

I like Canadians. Who doesn't like Canadians? It's amazing! They're the friendliest people on earth.

It's always a little nerve-wracking to do a love scene, more than anything because it's just awkward.

This profession has no rhythm to it - you're either busy enough to fall down, or nothing's happening!

I hope that there are no persons that would want to think ill of me in any direction or any behavior.

People know not to mess with my friends or my family because it's not going to work out well for you.

Growing up, my friends played soccer or did gymnastics after school; I went on auditions with my mom.

I really was about to pass out during my entire wedding. I just didn't know if I could marry anybody.

Losing their reproductive rights is the first step to how women live in Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan.

If someone was walking round in a T-shirt with Sarah Lancashire on it, I'd find that very disturbing.

What you learn from studying acting is that you have to have the courage to just make strong choices.

It's always exciting when you love something and you get the opportunity to share it with more people.

The way I choose parts is I look at the scripts... I choose a part by whether or not it challenges me.

People keep asking me if I'll marry again. It's as if after you've had one car crash you want another.

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