All the pictures in magazines and all of that is fun but in the end it's all about your soul and who you are and have you connected with the people.

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

Like when you go to a magic show and you know how they do the illusions. That's how I am when I watch any movies where they have people flying through the air.

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

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.

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