Julianna Margulies

“I would have gone to law school, or gotten a psychology degree. I wasn't interested in sleeping on a futon forever. And what happened is I walked into auditions, and I had nothing to lose, b...”

“Small gestures can have a big impact.”

“Do what you love doing.”

“I don't see scary movies. I've never seen 'The Exorcist' or 'Jaws'.”

“A good wife is someone who thinks she has done everything right: raising the kids, being there for the husband, being home, trying to do it all.”

“I feel a tremendous responsibility to my crew, to my cast, to every guest star that comes on.”

“It's one thing in this business to actually work. 5 percent of the Screen Actors' Guild works. It's another thing to do work that's satisfying and that people are loving.”

“I think the whole under-eye-bag thing is hereditary, and I just got lucky.”

“I'm a believer in 'Ignorance is bliss.'”

“I've done so many independent movies I'm sure no one will ever see, but I've loved the work.”

“I am a big believer in women's lib, but I love when a man holds a door for me.”

“I love being one half of a romantic couple.”

“I'd rather go back to waitressing than play a character that I hate.”

“I feel responsible that everyone has a really wonderful experience and to do the best work possible, and to always know my lines and to always be on time and to bring a level to the show in...”