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" I was reading through endless junk scripts that were being sent my way. Typically the roles were to play his wife or his girlfriend - leading roles for women were few and far between. "

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" In the case of 'The Bible' series and now 'Son of God,' it has been a combination of what I love to do and what I believe. To be able to do that with the person I love has just really been a blessing. "

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" I also know how to ask people for money and I have no shame about doing that. "

" A smile costs about $240. "

" We're nondenominational. I come from Northern Ireland, and we've had religious wars for years. I didn't want to create an illusion that my God is better than your God. So our show is a spiritual show, not a religious show. "

" I had the privilege of playing an angel on 'Touched by an Angel' for many years - almost two decades, and we would deliver a message on the show. The message was that God loves them, and before filming every scene, we would come together and pray. "

" For many years, when I was starring on 'Touched by an Angel,' I produced on a number of television movies for CBS. I have always enjoyed the aspect of bringing something together and multitasking in that way. "

" I'd love to do some bedtime stories for kids or that kind of thing. But with the demands of the shooting schedule and balancing the demands of being a single mother, it's a wonder you can squeeze in anything. "

" There's an assumption in many of these cultures that these children are mentally retarded, when in fact they're not at all. I saw how the operation affects the child, as well as the child's family and often the village. "

" I think we all do have a guardian angel. I believe they work through us all the time, when we are thoughtful and good and kind to each other. "

" We were the laughingstock of that first season... It was with great relish several years later that I received a TV Guide award for favorite actress on television. "

" This CD became something of a personal journey for me. The tone of the whole CD is uplifting and inspirational. It's an upper. We have enough downers in the world. "

" I'm the youngest of six children; both of my sisters are housewives and they each have four kids. "

" Season number seven! It's been so exciting for us. When we first began, we were like the little train that could... and we did! We're terribly excited! It will be an interesting season for us, I think. "

" I lost my mother when I was very young, and my father when I was in college. "

" I have the soul of a singer and do splendidly in the shower but the world will never hear it. Basically, I'm the only Irish person who can't carry a tune. "

" If I were to look back at my career, I think my greatest achievement is very simple. I've been able to make choices where I could glorify God. "

" Having played an angel for so long, you can imagine that I've been asked to endorse any number of causes over the years. Obviously I have to limit my participation with any charity, so I decided to really concentrate on my love of children. "

" If you have donated, these children may never know your name, but they will never forget your kindness. "

" What is free time? I'm a single mother. My free moments are filled with loving my little girl. "

" People really feel the need to share how the series has touched their lives, and that's been very moving. We're enormously grateful to the fans of the show. They've been extremely loyal to us season after season, and they make it all worthwhile. "

" It is tradition in Ireland that you're given money for your first communion. "

" Jessica Simpson is the youth ambassador for Operation Smile, and an episode of The Apprentice featured a team managing a charity concert she put on. Donald Trump came on stage and pledged a donation. "

" We work hard on the show. We really believe in the show. It's an enormous privilege to work on a show that has the power to touch people's lives in such a positive way. The fan mail and the e-mail certainly reflect that. "

" I have a home in Salt Lake, and I have a home in Malibu, at the beach. "