It's always nice to be thought of and asked to do anything, let alone something different.
I went to really good New York City public schools that had arts programs. So in junior high, I got into the drama department. From there, I went to a performing arts high school in New York City called Laguardia and I just kind of fell into the professional side by happenstance.
There's a lot to be said for getting really comfortable in a character.
I think that I do my best work when I'm most comfortable.
I remember always feeling lucky with Zoey on 'Nurse Jackie' that... she was new at the very beginning. So that gave her everywhere to go.
Saying good-bye on 'Nurse Jackie' was a really big deal, so I'm sure I was keeping myself guarded from ever having to feel anything like that again on another job, especially a death scene.
It's always nice to be able to play different things.
I am determined and resigned to being self-conscious.