I look at all the things life has allowed me to do, and I feel like the luckiest person in the world.

Sexual assault and domestic violence are difficult things to talk about. Talk about them anyway.

Yes. I did more research than I ever wanted to and saw some things I wish I didn't. I went on ride-alongs, spent time with Homicide, Cold Case, and SVU detectives, hung out in subways learning how to spot pervs and pick-pockets, viewed an autopsy, went to a police firing range, and witnessed court cases and I read, read, read.

The definition of inspire is 'to fill with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.' There you have it: Jeffrey Bilhuber inspires me. I watch him make his magic, and I want to do the same. Those are always my favorite people, the ones who are so alive in the practice of their art that I want to jump in and join the fun.

Every day is deeper and richer and more soulful.

Eric Lewis doesn't play the piano, he devours it. He doesn't play music, he channels the divine.

As an actress, there were so many months, years even, when I didn't get work, when I wanted to quit.