Being on a television series is sort of life-altering on every level.
And when I go to see plays, I marvel at how people can do that. I've done it all my life, but I still find it mystical.
I have no interest in directing. I've no talent for it.
The most sinister aspect of Jack is his detachment, his ability to distance himself from his feelings.
You have to find something there that relates to the characters and reality on some level.
You can only do so much theatre.
When I first read the script a few years ago I thought it was one of the best written scripts I had ever read.
We, some cast members and I, even went on a weekend trip together and spent the weekend at an inn, because we enjoy each other's company so much, and it was so cool.
Then I did one fight scene, and they said it looked good. Because I did it well enough, they've given me more.
Sometimes, his methods and his motives are questionable and even his morals are questionable in the way he does things. But I think his intention is always to protect his daughter.
The stage is where I feel most comfortable, and I miss it all the time.
One day, we were doing a serious scene and fast talking like we do and we could not stop laughing and the director had to stop the production. We had to go to our trailer and calm down and do it all again.
The first thing I read was of my character on the phone talking to Sydney's fiance. Though short, it was so beautifully written, and it made me laugh. I thought if I wanted to play a character, this would be it.
The crew loves working on the show, even though we have to work really hard. There's nobody in the show that's difficult. We really have a great group.
I believe that acting in any medium is the same thing, it's discovering the truth in where you are.