But to be part of helping create a character and be a part of something from the beginning - the excitement of it - it doesn't get any better.

I don't smoke, I try to eat right, and I love doing yoga and going for hikes with my dog.

People don't always recognize how serious it can be, that there can be some serious complications from the flu and even death. People believe they'll be down for a few days and then be fine, and that's just not the case.

But to be part of helping create a character and be a part of something from the beginning - the excitement of it - it doesn't get any better.

I think it's because it's so different and it takes risks. Plus, it's really smart humor. It gives the audience credit in terms of not needing to tell them when to laugh. I love that about the show. There's no laugh track.

I lived in Vancouver, where they film so many things. So it gave me a good shot at it.

I'm having the time of my life. I've never looked forward to going to work so much every day. I'm loving it; it's great. It's what I love to do and I wouldn't want to be doing anything else.