People don't want to know that as a woman, I made my own decision as a woman to leave, It has to be I was so burnt out or in love. On her decision to quit E.R.

I don't get rattled about the big things. I get rattled when I have to pick up my laundry, get gas in the car, pick up a script.

I am extremely grateful for the time I spent on ER, ... It is a wonderful show, and there are so many people I will miss. But I'm ready for new roles and new challenges.

People don't want to know that as a woman, I made my own decision as a woman to leave, It has to be I was so burnt out or in love. [On her decision to quit E.R.]

When you walk away from a really wonderful job like that, you start messing with everyone's priorities. It's like you're dissing them.

It's very uplifting to see the response. People are learning about our history and how to care for their tombstones.