I learned how to horseback ride in English style, which is very hard, by the way. I had no idea how challenging it was. I've always ridden horses, but Western is like riding a horse in a rocking chair, as opposed to English, where you have to balance and hold on with your legs.

In L.A. everyone is an actor. In Texas, everyone's a musician.

I think brutal honesty is extremely important. Don't be afraid of being up-front about your feelings and your life. I'd rather be an honest friend than a phony lover.

I love making characters real and believable, through my own experience and choices.

Exercise is like meditation for me, and I'm giving myself that time... I can't live without it now.

It blows my mind that anyone could be unkind to anyone.

I learned how to scuba dive, which is something that I've always wanted to do.