And that might have led to other shows but you know what LA is like. I was in my early 30s and it wasn't going to get easier. You know, that's when you start to wonder if you might have to get lots of plastic surgery.

I did the figure of Diana in V, a cult TV show seen all over the world.

I have no regrets about my life.

Like at Halloween: I knew I'd arrived when I saw people dressing up on Halloween as my character.

And that might have led to other shows but you know what LA is like. I was in my early 30s and it wasn't going to get easier. You know, that's when you start to wonder if you might have to get lots of plastic surgery.

I feel lucky. I think acting can help to keep you young. It does make you feel there's meaning in your life.

I just feel passionately about a few things and particularly about helping artists get off the ground.