I didn't start jogging or running until I was 37 years old. It was something that really helped me change my life.

So I was hugely thrilled that my first scene ever on camera was with Hal Holbrook.

I love being a part of something that is grassroots, and you can see the actual changes, the effect of what people do.

I'm the youngest of five kids, and I wanted attention. And in Santa Barbara, there was lots of theater going on, so for that area, it was a little bit like playing Little League baseball. There were dance classes, theater classes, and I just loved it.

Knock wood, but I started acting professionally when I was 16, and I've always been able to support myself since then.

To think one film makes a career is ridiculous. It's important to keep perspective and do things other than for money.

I was always enjoying the moment. Acting, writing, looking for roles and getting involved with people and trying to create something that would be entertaining to people. With 'E.R.,' we were all very lucky to get this combination of people together in the right story in the right way to take it to the level it has reached.