The critics are not writers - they're not a part of the creative process; therefore, they should not influence how I go about doing my next bit of work.

When I cook at home, most of the people I cook for want to be in the kitchen while I'm cooking. I love nothing more than someone monitoring how much salt I put into something, how much pepper I add - but nothing that you can offer is going to sway how I decide to deliver information to you; you'll either receive it or you won't.

I get to do some unbelievably layered things. The material that I'm given is so complex, and I'm so grateful for it, so I welcome any opportunities to push boundaries.

I think Donald Trump has put America in great danger, and I think he's done a disservice to us even if he doesn't win. I think his effect is going to be kind of lasting.

There is absolutely nothing that you can control except showing up and doing your job.

For me, having walked through Times Square so many times as a broke and starving artist, as a TV star, and now having other hopes and dreams, it just represents possibility and the moment of full circle.

I'm a Pisces - I can't rest if you aren't resting well.

When it's your turn, it's your turn. That's just the way it is.

I never had any trouble being myself. Myself was a problem for a lot of people, but I didn't have a problem.

I hover closer to earth than I do the clouds.