Alia Shawkat

When I was in New York, I put together a show; I put together this really great band and performed at this place called Littlefield in Brooklyn. It was really fun. I did, like, 10 standards, and then I just hopped around different bars like Mona's and different jazz clubs in New York just singing because I know all the standards so well. ”

I definitely had a weird thing of being attracted to older men. Never my family friends, never my dad's friends. ”

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. ”