Everyone has their thing, and I was the weird, artsy kid.

If you're not adventurous, you're not really living, I think... especially in college.

I think Mariska Hargitay on 'Law and Order: SVU' is a really good example of a female lead I'd like to emulate. She's really been able to captivate men and women in a way that's appealing, which is a tough line to follow.

Everyone has their thing, and I was the weird, artsy kid.

I love pushing my boundaries and seeing how far I can go without, you know, dying or injuring myself too badly.

I once went to a fraternity house when I was in high school... you know, you would rent them during the summer for really cheap, and students are in there. So I met some people who rented a room. I just remember it being very dirty.

I want to pay my mortgage and go on vacation, so I love working. I want to be able to do independent projects as well, and being on a successful TV show allows you to do some other things.