I'm such a fan girl when it comes to movies, TV and sci-fi, sometimes I can't believe I actually get to be in them.

For people to come to you and say, 'Would you like to be a part of our show?' after years of 'Please tell me I'm good enough'... I can't tell you how wonderful it feels.

I'm not Irish. Just because I have red hair doesn't mean I'm a lucky charm, you know?

I hate watching myself on TV, I know a lot of actors say that, but it's true for me. It makes me sweat, I have to hide behind a cushion.

All I do is watch TV and films, and when I'm not doing that, I'm making them. I need a hobby!

Without question, dying on 'Lost' was the best thing I have ever done in my entire career.

I never did any sports at school. It wasn't until I moved to America, to New York, when I was about 20 that I actually thought that if I wanted to be an actress I might have to start working out.