Lauren Ambrose
Lauren Ambrose

Right now I just want to chill for a while. Take a hiatus from all the craziness. To clean my house, see my family. Just see some movies and pick some strawberries.

Lauren Ambrose
Lauren Ambrose

We played one warm-up gig at this bar that was kinda like that bar in 'The Blues Brothers' with the chicken wire. This place called The Brick House, in Housatonic. I really can't believe we're going to play for people in New York City. I'm terrified, but it's a small enough room. But it's really just supposed to be for the fun of it.

Lauren Ambrose
Lauren Ambrose

I'm a little Italian girl from New Haven who, as an actor, gets to jump classes through language.

Lauren Ambrose
Lauren Ambrose

I never thought about being on a series before. It seemed like such a big commitment. But I love going to work every day. This is not about ego, it's about work, and that's refreshing in this town.

Lauren Ambrose
Lauren Ambrose

That's the thing about 'Torchwood': It will pull the rug out from under you. It goes along being cute and campy and gay, and then, all of a sudden, it'll nail you.

Lauren Ambrose
Lauren Ambrose

'My Fair Lady' and Eliza Doolittle will go on long after me, and someone else will step into it for their moment. That's what's so beautiful about revivals: There have been so many interpretations, and we're just giving it what we can.

Lauren Ambrose
Lauren Ambrose

I would like to own the Red Sox.

Lauren Ambrose
Lauren Ambrose

I like eclecticism. To feel comfortable and not overdressed. I still like thrift store shopping, and I don't like to put a lot of effort into what I'm going to wear.

Lauren Ambrose
Lauren Ambrose

I need to have an outlet, and so I go and make up characters and act and sing and dance like a crazy monkey clown.

Lauren Ambrose
Lauren Ambrose

I came to L.A. to work and become a better actress, not to be a star.

Lauren Ambrose
Lauren Ambrose

Being an actress is similar to trying to fit in with the popular kids in high school. You're expected to drive the right car, wear the right clothes and say the right things.

Lauren Ambrose
Lauren Ambrose

I saw 'Food, Inc.' last night - it was like a horror movie. I'm definitely thinking about my food supply now and how I want to grow my own.

Lauren Ambrose
Lauren Ambrose

Having my son, I mean, I feel already that it makes me a better actress. Just the feeling and the love that expands in my being is more than I ever thought possible.

Lauren Ambrose
Lauren Ambrose

Yeah, I've always sung, and I always try to find a way for music to be in my life.

Lauren Ambrose
Lauren Ambrose

The idea is that we're doing it just for the joy of the actual physical experience. We may record something just for the fun of it, but the idea is just to be truly joyful and truly fun, especially for me, because I take myself too seriously all the time.

Lauren Ambrose
Lauren Ambrose

I think I need a little break. I've got a two-year old. I'll be part of The Leisure Class for a while.

Lauren Ambrose
Lauren Ambrose

Harry Hadden-Paton is just a lovely actor and an incredible person.

Lauren Ambrose
Lauren Ambrose

Norbert Leo Butz is a master class in energy.

Lauren Ambrose
Lauren Ambrose

I really did always want to do theater.

Lauren Ambrose
Lauren Ambrose

I love the process of working on a play. I love rehearsal so much. New York can be so tough, but the community in the theater is so warm and glorious.