I grew up in such a macho family. I had a former Green Beret for a dad, a mom who's really rough-and-tumble, and three very macho brothers.

I don't think I've ever played a 'hot chick' before. I always play the quirky friend or the really angry girl.

For me, I always wonder what's worse: an emotional betrayal or a physical betrayal? That's a really tough call.

I like to write paper mail - nobody does that anymore - with my pen pals.

There's something about a holiday that isn't all about how much money you spend.

When you're younger, it's hard because you're finding your identity, and then for 12 hours out of the day, you have to be a different person. So that's a tricky phase - as far as figuring who you are out and then figuring out the people that you're working with.

I do hope that for the young women watching the show they know it is heightened reality and just grown ups playing teenagers. That's not how it is supposed to go. Just keep it to yourself.