'ER' was so huge that whatever I did coming back to television, I'd have to feel as strongly about.

There are definitely roles within this industry that are industry-related, but to be a good actor, you really have to want to act first. At the same time, my goal was never to go to Hollywood to make movies. I think if you come here with that attitude, then you've missed a few steps.

I had this thing about hanging out in dark theaters. My family thought I grew out of a rock.

I was spoiled by theater, where there is no editor.

'ER' was so huge that whatever I did coming back to television, I'd have to feel as strongly about.

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

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