I've watched those shows my whole life - being on one is like a dream. It's hard to balance that dream with the fact that this is the Edie I've known my whole life.

I think there was a time when I considered myself a work addict, but that's no longer accurate. My life has changed so dramatically over the last number of years, especially having a family now. My priorities have shifted.

I grew up kind of a tomboy and I used to fight with all the neighborhood boys.

With everything that you do, once the costume is on, and you're in the pretend hospital, and you're there with your co-workers, it all sort of snaps into place: Who you are, what it feels like, who these people are to you.

I actually washed my window once, and it fell through - it was being held together by the dirt.

I was able to support myself by acting alone about six years ago. Until then, I was just scraping by.

Coming home to my family afterward makes the work richer, easier and more fun.