Sadly, in this country - maybe this is in the history of the world, really - it's the urban experience versus the bucolic experience. And it is different, but therein lies the slow progression of democracy. We are a melting pot.

It's about something that I'm extremely passionate about: exploring other cultures, how Americans are perceived by other cultures and how we perceive other cultures through our worldview. I travel whenever I get an opportunity to do so, and I think this country is ready for a show on television that is bilingual and really puts front and center another culture, both as the protagonist and the antagonist.

For violent people to make themselves vulnerable, and then to have that vulnerability be used against them, bad things can happen.

You know, I'm from the South, and I wasn't interested in perpetuating a stereotypical southern character.

I try to leave a light footprint. I'm involved with Global Green, which aims to educate people about sustainable building and the greening of schools. I try to be aware about the consumption of unnecessary things in a consumptive culture.

I find that I have no problem getting a table at a restaurant when I walk in.

There is something beautiful and permanent in the world, and that is the love that a person can have for another human being.