When I first moved to Los Angeles, I don't think anyone knew what to do with me.

I'm very much a hippie from Northern California.

My grandmother used to say, "Sometimes the loudest person in the room doesn't know what they're talking about." Or isn't secure enough in his or her own views to be able to listen to others.

You know, it's recently come into focus for me why I want to be an actor: It's because of the connection I feel to people.

I remember being a teenager and having a boyfriend - this guy I thought I was way better than, and completely out of his league. He was a year younger than me. And he broke up with me. It was so shocking, and I couldn't believe it.

Whatever anyone says, I think the opposite will happen.

No matter what, I'm going to ask for more.