I was lucky enough to be able to grow and mature in a natural way as an actress.

I made a very concerted decision to go to drama school in the United States. But I did have the opportunity to go to Britain's Central School of Speech and Drama, and my dad and I had a few tense words about that. He wanted me to go to British drama school.

I have a tendency as an actress in general to ground my characters. Even when doing outlandish characters, that's my instinct.

I recurred on Grey’s Anatomy for three years, and at the same time, I recurred for eight episodes on Rescue Me. And I’d recurred for nine episodes on The Practice. Frankly, the guest star is often the most compelling character.

It ultimately becomes an asset to be part of a theatrical family if, indeed, you're good at what you do.

I have literally played the most interesting parts since I turned 40.

I grew up with the one of the most famous fathers in the world in the 1960s and '70s. He passed away in 1984, and as time went on, people didn't know him. That blew me away.