It's hard to sleep at night because I'm still wondering where my mother is.

Now that I'm taking some time off from school, I've been reading a lot to make sure I don't forget everything. It's mostly classics and nonfiction accounts from actors, directors and writers from the '40s and '50s

I think we all have a little dark side we keep under wraps.

Other acting opportunities had come along, but nothing that was tantalizing enough to me to step away from what I found most interesting.

I would suggest maintaining a life and a career outside the Industry. This is a fickle business and a lousy one to make a steady living in, so it's important to have a good family, friends, job and education to fall back on.

Maybe part of loving is learning to let go.

I think it is important to maintain a sense of self and confidence, not letting either falter for the sake of a particular part or project, no matter how great it might be.