I've grown so much as a person through playing Gabrielle, much less living in New Zealand and being with all of these people that I can't imagine my life being any different.

And I think because there is an essence of me that cares about other people and what other people think then that then makes me seem very sweet and polite.

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

I find that actors who are wanting to pursue tv or films don't seem to have much interest in classical theatre.

I love actors who are wonderful - like John Cusack and Russell Crowe, and wouldn't it be a treat to eventually direct them one day.

But on the other hand, I think as an actor, you tend to want to look at the darker parts of your psyche.

I believe I have a lot to learn in life, still.