I had a great drama teacher in high school, and that's when I started to learn about the history of theater.

I'm kind of a nerd when it comes to literature and theory. I wish I could have more of that in life, but I don't because I'm always reading scripts or things to prepare for movies when I'm reading.

One time my mom tried to send me to my room for a time-out when I was 5 or 6, and I was like, "Fine! I like my room! All my imagination and toys are in my room!" I will never forget that. And she will never forget that.

And at NYU, I went to the Atlantic Theater Company, and they have two main points. One of them is to always be active in something instead of just feeling it. And the other is figuring out your character.

I had a great drama teacher in high school, and that's when I started to learn about the history of theater.

If you don't like something, talk about something else that's great and maybe someone else will discover it and think it's great too.

I never wanted anyone to think that I would use my family name to get me anywhere.