People instantly assume you can't have a platonic friendship with someone of the opposite sex. I think this may be specific to L.A.—or America.

There's no point in dwelling on rejection.

My best friend was Aboriginal.

I'm a fatalist. I believe things happen for a reason, that you attract people and situations that are meant to fulfil your path.

I go by intuition. Work-wise, that means asking myself if a role will push me outside my comfort zone, challenge me to learn something new.

I just said yes to opportunities that came my way.

I don't think it's unusual to spend time with your castmate.