The work that I have been doing on television has been important to me because I have had the opportunity to portray very strong, intelligent women. It has been such a privilege to depict a woman that is independent, unapologetic, and resilient on both shows.

I love the process of creating a character; someone entirely different from myself, and depicting it, either on stage or screen.

I also have a routine with breathing and visualization techniques that I go through when I feel overwhelmed or nervous.

Every time I get a script in my inbox, it's like a little Christmas present. It's so exciting to see what they've cooked up.

You never know where your next job is going to lead you, down the road. One single episode that might seem so far removed from what you might end up doing in the future might spark somebody's memory bank. Just one little line you said or a look you gave might be what they want to pursue with a character.

I have different routines for different types of chaos. When I find myself swamped with work and surrounded by people, I try to carve out time to walk my dog alone so I can organize my thoughts.

I feel vulnerable when I am underprepared. This applies to underpreparedness with just about anything, especially work.