As an actor, if I just did sci-fi, I think it would get limiting, like if you just play lawyers or doctors, over and over. It's a lot more fun, if you get to play lots of different types of characters.

For me, relaxing is going on a 10-mile hike. When I have time off, I like to be at home and spend time with my animals, and things like that.I'm not the girl that goes out for facials, and manicures and pedicures, all the time. I wish I did. It would be better for me, but I get annoyed.

I think actors' careers have highs and lows, and ups and downs. It just really all depends.

I've never gone for the smooth, suave Latin or French lover. That usually makes me think they're trying to pull one over on me.

It's not hard to draw from within yourself to play someone protective of her daughter. I have animals and I'm a daughter, sister, wife, aunt and friend, and I can be fiercely protective.

The most important thing, when playing characters with chemistry, is being able to work off the other actor and be supported.

Ten episodes goes by really quickly, especially when you've got a really tough shooting schedule of seven-day episodes.