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" The thing about good writing is it has a music to it. "

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" These days I have to be extra nice in stores. It never fails that whenever I look as bad as I can possibly look or I am sort of cranky because the store is out of something, that is precisely the time when someone one will recognize me and say: 'I really like your show.' "

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" Honestly, I was such a tomboy as a kid. People were taking from their mothers' closets - I was taking from my dad's closet. It was the '80s, so it wasn't terrible, but I was wearing my dad's dress shirts over jeans from the Gap. "

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" I've seen 'The Godfather Part II,' 'Broadcast News,' and 'Annie Hall' more than 20 times each. "

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" I've always thought my strengths were I'm smart, and I have a good sense of humor. I definitely struggle with feeling confident. "

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