I think Buffy was a grown-up. One of the amazing things about the show was that I was able to grow with her. Yes, she started in high school, and then she went to college, and then essentially she was a mother to all the other Slayers, so I always felt like Buffy was a grown-up.

I've always been fascinated by Japanese culture.

How can women be as thin as we are? We have personal trainers to work us out. We have specially prepared meals.

I like food. I like eating. And I don't want to deprive myself of good food.

You'll never know what you're capable of if you don't try.

When you've played Buffy - who's such a strong female role model - it's really hard for another female character to compare to her.

I actually go to the gym much more now than I did when I was on Buffy. I like to stay fit, because that's when I feel really healthy. But I never worked out for any kind of image. People have said to me, 'Do you starve yourself before photo shoots?' And I always say, 'No way.! That's what airbrushing is for. I had french fries last night.'