I like being New Orleans. Different aspects. You have the lake house. You have a huge, almost plantation-style house, so I like the different elements of the city and what the city has to offer and putting it on the screen.

A lot of people come to quote-unquote Hollywood thinking that all they just have to be different or do something outlandish or have a huge personality to become a star. But I think that if you just focus on the craft, you'll have a better chance at longevity.

Some people make a career out of doing one thing, but I wanted to diversify my body of work.

When people are courting, many of them think that when they get married, that's it, and everything will be on Easy Street. But you really have to work even harder once you're married, because the challenges are that much greater.

When you are the lead in a romantic comedy, you have to worry about people really liking you.

I enjoy what I do, but it's more challenging than people think.

I didn't pursue acting to become famous. I was actually just trying to make a living.