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

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

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

But it just comes down to trying to get the work out there and however the team fits together then that's the way it sort of plays into itself.

But on stage you're able to just take the character from one point to the end and it's a fluid, organic piece. It's about being completely present all the time, right there in the moment.

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.