I don't think people were betting on me, but they were giving me a chance. I think I rode a wave there, by being different in appearance than the girls who preceded me.

I have a lot of courage. I'm a realist.

You've got to clock the hours and pay your dues. Then eventually, people will come to you. You have to be patient and appreciative.

I got out of college in 1997, and TV embraced me very quickly.

It's really nice to pass the ball when you're in an ensemble cast.

I'm a straight shooter, a New York City girl. I see things as they are and call them as they are.

Life came in and put me in front of the camera before I could really make a decision, but I think I probably would have gravitated to film.