Mariska Hargitay Quotes

"Everything has combined to make my life in New York an amazing experience. I told my manager a few years ago that I wanted to move here and try acting in the Theatre. Then this show came up. Now I'm in this show that means something to me and a lot of other people."

[Part of 2005 Golden Globe acceptance speech] "50 years ago, my mother stood on this stage accepting this award. She was fortunate enough to have my Dad with her. 50 years later, I'm fortunate enough to have my Dad with me. I love you Dad."

On the disturbing aspects of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (1999): "When I read the script sometimes, it's like 'Christ! Enough!' I can't sleep at night sometimes. There's the occasional script that just hammers you, that you can't shower off."