I really do like working very closely with a director and developing characters.

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.

As I've started school I have a student-feeling wardrobe and then because I travel a lot, things feel very different for different places and days.

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.

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

Even the creative things feel mathematic, almost.

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.