I don't know how people recognize me.

Acting wasn't even in my world at all. My oldest sister worked at 'Glamour' magazine and said I should model, but I had no interest.

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.

Of course, we're supportive of the gay and lesbian community. I've just never portrayed that on camera. Once I met Taylor [Schilling] I knew that it was going to be really comfortable and okay, but the nudity was a little bit of an issue for me.

When you're in prison, and we're left to our own devices, you're stripped of everything, and you really get to see who these people are, the good and the bad.

Here’s the thing, making out with a girl on camera … They’re beautiful and soft. I get why you guys are into it.

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