I did some theatre. I had some smaller roles in a couple TV shows and films. I used to think I did a lot of acting, but my 'career' started when I started Homeland.

It's hard to do things like auditions, because you don't want to put weeks of work into just an audition.

I'm very good at living out of a suitcase. I love dressing up every morning. It feels like a costume, in some ways.

I take a few pictures a week, but the best part is waiting for my film to be developed. The suspense is exciting, and the reward is great.

On an average day, I have two things to read in my purse: a book and a play.

I learned to understand the distance a character can be from yourself and how important rehearsal can be to creating a person that feels like a person that isn't you.

I like to make pies. Thats kind of my new obsession - peach, blueberry, apple, strawberry. I make a really good pumpkin pie with real pumpkin.