I came from a Sorkin-like project in the sense that there was no freedom to change a line, which, in a weird way, is its own freedom because you're living within that structure and know this is what it is. You just adjust. Every project has its own personality.

My mother had lived in London since I was little, so she never got to see my school plays and stuff.

You want the story to end when it's supposed to and not be squeezed for somebody's financial gain.

Today is the day you have to start believing in yourself. No one can do it for you anymore.

As actors we always say that once the person in a scene gets what they want, the scene is over. It's resolved. But life is never resolved - you're always in the process.

Be truthful, say what you mean and mean what you say, don't ignore the given circumstances.

I've made out more this season on a family-friendly show than ever in my actual life.