I think acting can be very frustrating, and there's no experience that doesn't make you a better actor. So people may choose to explore their other talents.

I read everything. I've always got a book on the go and I'm really nerdy about it, I get through books and don't remember anything about them afterwards. But I read all sorts, from classic to contemporary.

I'm not consciously avoiding doing a lot of period drama, but I don't really seek it out either.

I don't think that anyone can really understand anything until it's understood on a cellular, emotional level.

I think acting can be very frustrating, and there's no experience that doesn't make you a better actor.

I've always had horrible Valentine's Days.

If you choose to do both [acting and directing] on a set, than you're admitting that you understand that everyone is in it for the same goal and it's a collaborative experience. You can't really jump into being an actor, and than direct yourself. At some point, you have to be willing to accept other people's opinions. I think that's helpful. If you try to micro-manage and control all of it, than you're probably heading for disaster.