ALLISON JANNEY

Great drama is all about conflict, and what's a better conflict than Republican-Democrat?

One out of forty American men wears women's clothing. We've had more than forty presidents. One of these guys has been dancing around the Oval Office in a prom dress.

I have the power of my height. Growing up, it was a total drawback. There was nothing good about it at all.

I like people trying to do two things at once.

If I could stomach the awful part of being a veterinarian, which involves sticking your hand up animals' behinds, I would be a vet.

I can access emotions very easily.

Someone said I wasn't attractive enough. People say those things, but they make you stronger. Then you can win an Emmy and think, ha, ha, ha.

I can tell when men are threatened by my height.

It's a great way to start the day, hearing you've been nominated for an Emmy. It's just thrilling.

Everyone couldn't be happier and more terrified.

It is a very difficult job, being the servant of two masters.

I'd like to make really important movies, like American Beauty. I was really proud to be a part of that movie.

An agent said he didn't know what to do with me, I wouldn't be able to play any parts but lesbians and aliens.

I grew up with brothers. I love men. Of course it's hard to be a woman in a man's world.

I'm afraid of flying.

I am lucky enough to have Aaron Sorkin write what I have to say.

Most Republicans call the show 'The Left Wing.'

People are usually so disappointed with book-to-movie translations.

My height does help me. I can hide a multitude of sins in my height.

I was a hard fit at a young age. I didn't make sense as an ingenue or a leading love-interest lady.

I'm so hard on myself and a really harsh critic of my work.

I'm a big girl, but I have a delicate constitution emotionally. If I've been humiliated in some audition, I just cry all the way home and think, 'Oh my God, I suck.'

I'm one of those actors who fall into the camp of never wanting to look at themselves on camera ever, thank you very much. I do not and will not, because I am my worst critic.

I was playing 40-year-old women when I was 20. I didn't get considered for ingenue roles.

The only guilty pleasure I have is pasta.