For a long time, I was almost ashamed of being an actress. I felt like it was a shallow occupation. People would be watching my every move.

It’s equally as important to me to be a good friend, and a good sister, and a good daughter. I’m very close with my family and friends.

How I was raised was, there were no rules - nothing like that. If I wanted to take a drug because I was in school and everybody was doing it, I could go to my parents and say, "I really want to try this." And they'd say, "If you do this, O.K., but this is what can happen to you..." They'd say, "Don't get it in the streets, because it could be really bad and make you freak out. Don't take it in a crowded place, because you'll panic."

You have good days and bad days, and depression's something that, you know, is always with you.

I was so spoiled in a way. I worked very hard, but there was just a wealth of great roles.

I was very lucky because Tim Burton really gave me a career. I don't think Hollywood would've known what to do with me. If I hadn't done 'Beetlejuice,' I think I would've just gone back to my school.

My dad took me to all the best rock and punk shows when I was growing up and music has always been a part of my life. So I'm very interested in the music scene and I suppose that's why I've ended up going out with musicians. Dave Pirner is still one of my best friends.