To make a long story short, I auditioned for the role of Piper because I read the pilots every year and this show was head-and-shoulders above any pilot I've read in awhile. It was amazing. So, I read for Piper and I knew that I wasn't really right for it, but I loved it so much that I wanted to read for it.

I get to wake up and do what I love every day and I don't take that for granted. I feel grateful for it every day.

What's great is that a lot of us are playing so against type in this, and it's awesome. All of the writers put faith in the fact that we know what we're doing. We have creative freedom, and it's awesome. I think it all worked out. Everybody on the show is so good.

But now that I'm a blonde, guys are so blatant about coming on to me.

When I see an amazing play or movie, it inspires me as an actress and a filmmaker.

When I see a beautiful piece of art, it inspires me to be creative.

I always have really fresh, hormone-free, additive-free chicken, healthy veggies, and brown rice in the fridge to grab because I'm always on the go.