Alia Shawkat

I feel very lucky 'Arrested Development' was so successful because I never really got too much attention, and I was able to evolve instead of only being seen as one character.

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

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

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

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

I grew up in Palm Springs, California, which is a suburb like a desert town, and I love it.

I've been reading scripts where they've been doing a lot of singing now, but within the dark, realistic story line. I would love, love, love, love to do that. But not a musical on Broadway, I don't have that kind of energy or stamina.

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

I've definitely gone through phases where I'm not happy with my life, and you notice in little ways until they start adding up.

Empathy is why entertainment is always growing, and for millennials, everyone is judging them and trying to grab their attention by insulting them. We're living in a time where everyone has 25 profiles, and they're having 25 conversations.

If we give something value, it becomes valuable.

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