“When women are in positions of power it's a hard place to be, especial...” — Alison Pill Quote

When women are in positions of power it's a hard place to be, especially when that position involves bossing men around.

I'm an actor, but I'm also a feminist, and a lot of times in movies there are things that I cannot imagine happening that are on the screen and totally accepted. And I just go, 'Whaaat?'

I grew up a happy kid in Toronto. I've never suffered. I've never even had a real job! But I understand sadness and striving, and those two things tie into all the roles that I've played.

I guess the first big name I worked with was Sissy Spacek, and that was really interesting just because she's so incredible and I learned so much from just watching her. But she's also so unassuming that I loved working with her. It wasn't like working with a star, it was Sissy. Not a big deal.

Typecasting is a thing, but when it involves race, it narrows the roles available to an almost comically small amount.

If your work is done on the phone, then surely you can set up some kind of wireless system. If your work involves reading or writing reports, then this too could be done outside.

Everything you do involves sacrifice. My work is to honor my principles, my opponent, and what I believe in. I stand for it, I fight, and I try to get better every day as a human being.

I'm also good at meditation. It involves doing nothing and everything at the same time.

I think any story line that involves a relationship is going to be interesting.