I was young. I was newly married. And I had worked like a dog. I just wanted to live and travel.

You need to keep your creative juices flowing and keep [your] character interesting.

I am definitely a Type-A, tidy, everything-has-a-place kind of person, so initially encouraging a mess was against my nature. But once you realize all the benefits, it's pretty simple to let that go.

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

I don't do a television show for awards. You make it so people will enjoy watching it.

When picking a show, I took into consideration who my fans are. Let's be honest, Buffy was a mid-season replacement on The WB, based on a failed movie. If it wasn't for the outpouring of fans and critics supporting us, we would have been canceled after four episodes. Sure, you want to stretch and you want to do different things, but it's also our job to think about who our fans are and what they want to see. Ultimately, that's why we do.

I think that's what growing up is all about. It's about taking on new responsibilities and learning what you can handle, and learning what you can't.