Before 'Grey's Anatomy,' I was doing musicals, plays, commercials, you name it.

I'm fortunate enough to have learned not to waste time getting frustrated with my kids, or co-workers, or friends and family for not doing everything I wish they would. If someone doesn't respond to me the way I want them to, I understand that it doesn't have anything to do with me.

Before 'Grey's Anatomy,' I was doing musicals, plays, commercials, you name it.

Our happiness is certainly mixed in with the tragedies of life. You have to find the lemonade. You have to find the silver lining in the middle of everything that happens in life.

I'm excited to flex my Broadway muscles - it keeps you alive as an actor.

My first show was 'The King and I' when I was five.

I keep getting amazing things to bring to life. There's always something to discover with 'Dr. Bailey,' something that brings her home to the audience, something that makes people say, 'I know that woman. I work with that woman.' It's incredibly flattering and I'm still finding new things with her all the time.