Mary Steenburgen

I'd already made the decision before I'd even read it-just because it was John Sayles. Then when I read it, the themes were actually themes that have been a big part of my life.

It's usually, my people speak to your people and then they speak around each other and trade calls for weeks.

I think, as an actor, you're constantly confronted with your fear of sticking your neck out.

I studied international relations and economics at the University of Virginia. I paid my way by working as a bartender in the summer and at three part-time jobs during the year.

I have a naturally camp sensibility and a camp sense of humour. I love the icons that gay people love.

I'm lucky that I have whatever I had that makes me have a successful career, if you will.