I like being scared, so I've always liked fairy tales because they're kind of creepy.

I actually study boxing - my dad was a Golden Gloves champion so I learned how to fight at a very young age. Growing up in Brooklyn you always had to watch your back, so I pretty much learned to protect myself.

To be vulnerable, to be raw, to virtually expose your guts, I like doing that.

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.

There’s always going to be someone who is prettier than you, better than you in some way, but everyone has that something that makes them different.

I used to be more of a sporty girl. I love outdoor activities. I haven't been doing much since living in Vancouver. I have my routines down in L.A.

Over the months, I kept seeing more feathers, especially at moments when I was really down and distraught. You ask for signs in your life, but what you get is more like a confirmation: You are where you need to be. Just take a deep breath.