My acting teacher used to say that people reveal themselves in their opposites.

Art and the triumph of the human spirit - the two combined thrill me. It's the "Braveheart" moment, the stuff Joseph Campbell talks about, "the heroes journey," a beautiful documentary on a poignant topic, the fireman saving a kitten from a burning building. It's the combo of heroism and kindness against the odds or even good reason. It implies immortality because it is the domain of the soul. That evidence of the spirit of life is what makes me get out of bed in the morning.

Africa is being raped mainly by Asia, but the second largest market for dead endangered animals is the US. Most don't know this is happening. I didn't, but once I found out, I had to try and help.

One of my main techniques for acting is I try to know almost nothing beyond the words that I have to say, because that's my zone of control.

As an actor, I look at first what I can borrow from what I really feel.

My personal style is really comfy: flats, tennis shoes, ponytails, no makeup.

I really don't want to hurt others for my benefit.