For an actress to be a success, she must have the face of Venus, the brains of a Minerva, the read more

For an actress to be a success, she must have the face of Venus, the brains of a Minerva, the grace of Terpsichore, the memory of a Macaulay, the figure of Juno, and the hide of a rhinoceros.

I never thought I'd land in pictures with a face like mine.

I never thought I'd land in pictures with a face like mine.

Hollywood amuses me. Holier-than-thou for the public and unholier-than-the-devil in reality

Hollywood amuses me. Holier-than-thou for the public and unholier-than-the-devil in reality

I kind of like things slightly out of tune. It makes me feel... intoxicated almost... but in a good way. read more

I kind of like things slightly out of tune. It makes me feel... intoxicated almost... but in a good way. Like I'm at a carnival in a dream. Not sure that makes sense, but I do have pretty good pitch recognition. I see colors for different key signatures, notes, etc.

I've learned a great deal about music through my experiences. I've learned of its sanctity. Of its holiness. I've learned read more

I've learned a great deal about music through my experiences. I've learned of its sanctity. Of its holiness. I've learned that music is a very powerful force, not to be trivialized or watered down or maufactured into soul-less, mindless drivel. Selling out to the corporate butcher would secure me a nice little place in hell, I knew. So I determined early on to make it on my own.

I'm a Hollywood Trainwreck.

I'm a Hollywood Trainwreck.

I married a German. Every night I dress up as Poland and he invades me.

I married a German. Every night I dress up as Poland and he invades me.

I always try to balance the light with the heavy - a few tears of human spirit in with the read more

I always try to balance the light with the heavy - a few tears of human spirit in with the sequins and the fringes.

It's somehow symbolic of Hollywood that Tara was just a facade, with no rooms inside.

It's somehow symbolic of Hollywood that Tara was just a facade, with no rooms inside.