"I'd like to make really important movies, like American Beauty. I was really proud to be a part of that movie."

"One out of forty American men wears women's clothing. We've had more than forty presidents. One of these guys has been dancing around the Oval Office in a prom dress."

"I like people trying to do two things at once."

"Most Republicans call the show 'The Left Wing.'"

"Someone said I wasn't attractive enough. People say those things, but they make you stronger. Then you can win an Emmy and think, ha, ha, ha."

"It is a very difficult job, being the servant of two masters."

"An agent said he didn't know what to do with me, I wouldn't be able to play any parts but lesbians and aliens."

"Great drama is all about conflict, and what's a better conflict than Republican-Democrat?"

"I can access emotions very easily."

"It's a great way to start the day, hearing you've been nominated for an Emmy. It's just thrilling."

"I'm afraid of flying."

"I can tell when men are threatened by my height."

"I grew up with brothers. I love men. Of course it's hard to be a woman in a man's world."

"If I could stomach the awful part of being a veterinarian, which involves sticking your hand up animals' behinds, I would be a vet."

"I have the power of my height. Growing up, it was a total drawback. There was nothing good about it at all."