I loved Veronica right off the bat. She was so strong and I think it is so important because there are so few shows that portray women, especially young women, as being strong and being able to stand up for themselves.

There are so few strong roles for women, especially young women. And Veronica is very serious but also very likable. She's a lone wolf, and it appeals to people that she isn't rich and doesn't have a lot of friends. No posse. She's just like you, like most of us.

I think where men are credited for being strong, women are divas. I just think it's such a cop out.

Stay strong. Stand up. Have a voice.

For mad I may be, but I will never be convenient.

I grew up among strong women so I know what it's like to be loved and humiliated in a heartbeat.