Detroit, the heart of the country... I grew up on 10 Mile, 2 miles better than 8 Mile.

What was previously perceived as nerdy is now viewed as original. What I like about nerdiness, geekiness, is it doesn't really matter what you're into - it just means you're not a follower.

I've definitely grown, and I think I've done enough stuff that people might look at me only as Veronica Mars. But honestly, I really don't mind if they do.

I'll always be figuring out what parts I want to play, because I want to play all parts. I'm a very hungry actress.

But it’s compounded by the fact that I love animals and feel better not eating them.

I'm empathetic to a fault. I really do - embarrassingly enough - tear up when someone squishes a bug in front of me.

I'm not a risk taker. I don't do plunging necklines or really short skirts. I try to stay as classy as possible and provide a little mystery.