“I can be really silly, but I never get to do that. I'm always playing ...” — Nicole Ari Parker Quote

“I can be really silly, but I never get to do that. I'm always playing on-the-nose characters, professionals - lawyers, a serious news anchor, people with a really focused energy, which can become a cliched type.”

“I love the theater. I love being on stage; I love the live audience. I also love dressing up and all of the make-believe.”

“All kids want from their dad is for them to be around - and to show up when they say they're going to show up.”

“When doing a fantasy show - or a show with fantasy elements - the more you can anchor an effect to reality, the stronger the illusion is.”

“My father has been the real anchor of the family. He's the one who has always encouraged my mother, my brother and me.”

“I am grateful that as a reporter and as an anchor, people have allowed me to share their stories.”