I used to wear a lot of red lipstick, and when I got a pimple, I'd cover it up with eyeliner to turn it into a beauty mark.

I went through a period of pulling away from everything - acting, people - not sure if I would ever have a voice in this business.

I played teen roles until high definition came out.

I've had sex, so I'm not wearing white.

I'm pretty much a loner and I've lived under the radar.

I remember the audition process for Xena: Warrior Princess; I was driving there and I was listening to The Cranberries' "Dreams," so I was thinking of that audition again recently with the sudden passing of Dolores O'Riordan, Cranberries singer. And I remember that song, I was like, "Okay, I can do anything" as I was driving onto the lot at Universal.

I think I'm more approachable with long hair. When it's short, I come across as being artsy and weird.