The first time I acted was in high school in Florida, and when I heard that applause I felt so alive and felt that electricity go up my spine.

It’s more than just saying lines and turning the light on. You have to drive the story - there’s a technical aspect.

The first time I acted was in high school in Florida, and when I heard that applause I felt so alive and felt that electricity go up my spine.

I hope I just continue to be passionate about the roles and to always endeavor to bring clarity and honesty to the table and different ideas.

My mom was always pretty supportive. She saw me do plays and she'd always act out the parts I did.

You can't always do that which you can do in your sleep. That doesn't fulfill an artist. You're looking for places where you can grow, in some way, whether it's a large way or a small way. I want to grow as an artist, as a person and as a woman. I want to enjoy myself and my life and the company that I'm keeping. I want to bring something to the table that's different than anything else would bring, but that has its place and value, and then keep moving.

I really believe that what I do as an actress is my God-given talent. This is my calling, not my career.