I need to decide whether to apply for college or delay it for a couple of years while I pursue some more acting projects. Right now I'm trying to sort things out, so I can make the right choices.

Do what you're passionate about.

It's more fun if you can control things like lighting and make special effects in the darkroom.

When I was growing up I always wanted to be a waitress. My sister opened a restaurant in Mississippi, and I went down there and was a waitress for a few days. Let me tell you, I got it out of my system.

I loved school. But when I started 'Party of Five' in the fifth grade, I was taken out of school and tutored on the set.

I like to take pictures of lots of things: people-such as my nephews, my dogs, and just interesting objects that I see. For instance, I might take a picture of flowers by the side of the road, an old sign or a fence.

The only way I can be there and really get into the character is if I'm her.