As a culture, we are not comfortable with mortality. We do not accept it the way other cultures do. We cling to youth, and we don't want to die. It's like, 'Well, too bad, we do.'

Once Everton has touched you, nothing will be the same.

We live in a patriarchal culture. It's okay for women to be objectified but not for men.

Well, here's the thing with relationships on 'True Blood': Once they happen then you have to throw a monkey-wrench into them, because to have people be happy is not that exciting.

The difference between film and TV is the pace. You don't have the leisure of time in television.

You have no idea what I'm talking about, I'm sure.

You know, I'm gay and I grew up being aware of that at a very early age, in a fairly repressed family.