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

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.

I hope that my work makes a difference because I think that's why I do it.

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.

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.

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