It's okay to be ambitious, it's okay to be over-prepared.

Maybe that's because there are so few women lobbyists; if they're there, it's for something they strongly believe in, not just for financial gain.

It's okay to be ambitious, it's okay to be over-prepared.

Women perform great in the box office. Audiences want to see lead female characters.

When something happens, I always check myself and know it's going to go away. So be prepared for it. This is a tough business for actors who are sensitive. If you try to hold on to things, you'll go crazy.

I've actually been given a great gift. When I walk into an audition with a director, I'm carrying no baggage. They haven't seen me in anything, even though I've done nine films.

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