My plan is to shock people with what I can do, because I've got a few sides to me that I've never used on screen.

We live at the edge of the world, so we live on the edge. Kiwis will always sacrifice money and security for adventure and challenge.

When you decide to become an opera singer, it's a commitment that allows nothing else to interfere. Even your family - and I have a young daughter - has to take second place.

For the first time in my life, I put my body and reputation on the line to stand up for my beliefs and do the right thing. I hope I've encouraged other people to do the same.

We actually did quite a lot of comedy on 'Xena'. The whole show was very tongue-in-cheek.

Some people think that acting's about being somebody else and I don't. I think this is how I would be given the same circumstances. And I do it for my own enjoyment.

Comedies are often half-hour programs and then drama and action series are often an hour.