What we have as artists is the immortalization opportunity that others don't have, because our work is lasting; it's there forever to view.

My priorities are leaning more towards family, and I credit my southern upbringing to that. I was raised in the church as well, and God plays a big role in my upbringing and my life.

Actors are intelligent. Yet, many of them do not communicate well. That's what makes it so hard to have a relationship with one.

The way the recession has affected Hollywood, a lot of actors that had robust opportunities before in film no longer have such plum options, so cable has done a good job of becoming a happy medium for artists deemed film actors.

When you start out on a project as an actor, you know, you approach the character from the standpoint of maybe writing a list - even if it's a mental list that you make - of the adjectives that the character has or that character possesses.

For me, I'm always looking for the opportunity for a character that challenges me and lets me play two for the price of one.

I think, by nature you know, I'm very attracted and I gravitate toward the very strong girl who can watch a ballgame, but who's also extremely feminine.