On 'Swingtown,' I think that's when I was able to blend the character-slash-leading lady roles, and that's what I'm doing on 'Once Upon a Time' as well. She's a leading lady, but she's also this character.

When I look back on my career, I go, 'This is really great, I've played so many different women.'

When the script for 'Once' came my way, I had the thought that maybe it will last only a season. But I was willing to take that risk.

Follow your heart because it always knows.

I'm not one to take revenge. If someone does something wrong to me I leave it in the hands of the universe to take care of that person.

I played lots of fantasy games. I would create these worlds, and I would believe in them.

On 'Swingtown,' I think that's when I was able to blend the character-slash-leading lady roles, and that's what I'm doing on 'Once Upon a Time' as well. She's a leading lady, but she's also this character.