I loved playing Anne Bancroft, because she was so wonderfully arch.
Shakespeare set a lot of his dramas in a historical perspective or war perspective, or he would study what was going on at that time.
You've got to understand what makes the character human.
I've never really liked horror films.
It's hard to balance work and family.
I'm fortunate to have a team of people who help me. I've got an assistant, an office manager, a nanny - she's not full-time, but she's there when I need her.
It's important that kids learn, but I really don't like all the testing, testing, testing.
With any tween, you have issues, from what they are going to wear to school, to how do you get them to speak politely, to how regularly they lose their contact lenses.
You have to make sure that you and your child are connecting, and it does help when they are looking directly into your eyes.
In 2005, I had the great honor of playing Shailene Woodley's mother in 'Felicity: An American Girl Adventure.' I was immediately impressed by her work ethic, both on and off set.
I think families should vacation together, and cruising is a wonderful option.
I examine other people's characteristics, so when I'm playing characters, I don't always have to make them me; I can transform into others.
It's very hypocritical to constantly say, 'We want to keep our kids close,' then send them home with so much homework that family time becomes nonexistent.
Sometimes in film and television, I don't have the opportunity to play roles that really stretch and challenge me.
Anybody who is really walking with the Lord is embracing the foibles and the beauties and the differences of humanity, regardless of race, color, creed, economic stature and sexual proclivity, whatever. You embrace the beauty of humanity and not be exacting and belittling about the differences.
