Alia Shawkat

“I don't want to put down my work - I'm very proud of the work I've done.”

“Kids can be harsh, especially when they get jealous.”

“But I love singing, and I've been singing backup for friends' bands.”

“I went on an audition once for a show, and the feedback was to play an angry teen. My agent convinced me to try out. I was really bitter for a while, because it sucks when you don't get good scripts after working on good quality.”

“My grandfather talked about James Dean; they were both very much into method acting.”

“I've been a big fan of Michael Showalter's for a long time. I watched 'Stella' growing up.”

“Yeah, I've worked with a couple of female directors, now, and I think that they're amazing. As good or better than guy directors.”

“The words are ludicrous at times, but you add the reality to it and that gives it the balance it has.”

“I guess I've always been drawn to roles that have smart characters commenting on what's happening around them.”

“I don't think it's good to say that you won't do certain things, but I don't necessarily have the natural urge to write.”

“The main thing I got from growing up in a suburb is the boredom you have as a child.”

“Mitch Hurwitz was like a father figure to me. He was so sweet, and he's just so smart.”

“On American TV, there just aren't a lot of female leads in comedy, especially at the peak of all the Judd Apatow stuff.”

“As an actress, you never know when you're going to work again - and there's so much dependency on working.”

“I've worked with a couple of female directors now, and I think that they're amazing. As good or better than guy directors.”

“I hope to be painting more and travelling. Maybe fall in love. Have a dog one day. You know, all the good things.”

“It feels good to sing. Everybody should sing!”

“I would do a movie musical.”

“I think for a girl to be strong, it doesn't have to involve being physically strong.”

“In my opinion FOX is known for being a network that just advertises, and that's pretty much how they get their viewers.”