Quote

I want happiness for my daughter - I want Carrie to be happy.

With 'Carrie,' I did, like, seven auditions. I'd never done a movie, so they wanted to make sure I wasn't going to ruin it. I don't blame them.

I really liked Carrie a lot. That was one of Brian De Palma's best movies.

'Carrie Diaries' was one of the scripts that was sent my way, and it was instantly something I wanted to work on. It was very charming, and there's a lot of heart to it. It was touching and nostalgic and relatable, and it validates so many coming-of-age issues in an open and honest way. I think it speaks to real life.

As an actress, there were so many months, years even, when I didn't get work, when I wanted to quit.

There are so many quirky characters, it's easy to fall in love with any number of the characters on 'The Carrie Diaries'.

Carrie is my child, and I love her with every ounce of strength I possess.

It's been a misery for me, living with Christine Keeler.

American Idol allowed us to find Carrie Underwood.

When you're a young actor, and you're really fighting to have your place in the world - for me, anyway - it took a mental focus and energy and striving. It took a long time. And it was my whole life.