I never really considered acting as a career until I moved to New York.

I think I had a shyness about me, I think I discovered acting as a way to break out of that and as a way of belonging, a sense of being special.

I mean, the competition is really created by the buzz around the Emmys. It's a totally subjective thing.

I like to think I am well-mannered. If I have the option at a breakfast place, I'll go with the grits. That's how Southern I am.

There are no secrets in life; just hidden truths that lie beneath the surface.

Marriage, children-you never expect it to end in tragedy. Unless you're me.

I'm very focused on "Dexter" right now. I want to make it as good of a show as we can.