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.

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

Actually I have to say when I'm acting, I try not to think about directing at all.

It's very hard to become an actor in film and television, you have to have such perseverance and you have to really believe that if you have any sort of talent at all, you will find work one day.

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.

And I think right now I'm just enjoying finding something such as One Weekend a Month where I can really resonate with this woman's history and her situation.

Because I've always been more afraid of writing than I have of doing anything visually such as directing or acting.