I believe over the last six years now, I've been learning in between actual acting moments on the show.

Maybe they say they do but I don't think many actors really enjoy trying to do a Shakespearean play.

I fell in love with Africa while I was there.

When Xena finished I just really wanted to work with Shakespeare's material.

I think the joy of wanting to direct is having that nervous anxiety knowing your film is about to be shown and you're sitting right there with everyone.

When you think about going back to the States you start to become more aware of the violence there and how we pollute the Earth more than the New Zealanders.

I always thought I would be a marine biologist because I love the sea - but considering the fact that I've always loved acting and the theater, I don't think I ever gave anything else much of a chance.