I'm a very ritualistic, routine-oriented person, and I discovered over the years that I love working Monday through Friday.

One of the ways I think I gain fodder for characters is by watching people.

I was a young kid from Long Island who wanted to do something large with her life, so I can relate to that.

I sort of love reading the scripts and going, 'Oh wow, what a great idea. I never would have thought of that.

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 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 love being able to take a nap in the afternoon.