Through theater and acting school, I found a way to articulate myself.

I think it's possible to be free in a big production. It's the eye of the director and the actor and the story.

It was very clear to me I wanted to be an actor when I got out into civilian life.

Acting is a business and a political act and a craft, but I also feel like it's a service - specifically, for a military audience.

In the military, you learn the essence of people. You see so many examples of self-sacrifice and moral courage. In the rest of life you don't get that many opportunities to be sure of your friends.

I originally passed on 'Girls' because I thought TV was evil.

I feel like I'll never get over red carpets. They're so bizarre and awkward.