I look for struggle in the roles I choose - struggle and perseverance.

Sometimes I attract roles that are necessary either for personal growth or enlightenment.

There are some times when I think acting can be a noble profession. And when those rare roles come along, like 'Down to the Bone,' you have the opportunity to be of service.

When I look at female characters, I want to recognize myself in them: my trials, my tribulations as a mother, as a lover, as a daughter.

Editing yourself is like an irksome coin toss. You've got to strip yourself of super ego and operate from the id. Maybe I've got my Freud mixed up. It's just hard to trade a beauty shot for the performance with truth and a brightly lit zit.

I am drawn to intimate, often uncomfortable portraits of a woman persevering and awakening.