There are no real guidelines or maps in Australia as to how to write a show, whereas in Hollywood it's where the TV industry is created and there's a lot of work that goes into development.

I really think that you can extract a lot of comedy out of really dramatic, intense situations.

Back in Australia, I did foster care for sick cats for years, and I was always most successful with the animals when I was given two - a brother and sister.

I've always been fairly confident in my acting.

I had a good theater career for years. I played Hamlet when I was 22, and I've played some really great roles.

I really wanted to work in the American industry because it's the leading industry. It's where film and television started.

I'm fascinated in the children within adults.