The biggest research of all when I do a character is self-examination. You look at yourself and you ask, 'How am I similar to this person and how am I different?'
You dont necessarily have to be religious to pray.
It's terrifying to be the lead. There's a moment of excitement, and then pure terror.
Am I ambitious? I used to be afraid of that word but now I think ambition is a good thing.
The writers could always do an about-face and change everything
I'm incredibly spiritual. There are like tens of thousands of denominations; I don't fit in any one of those denominations comfortably. But I have a very personal relationship with God.