Once You Become The Story Off-screen, You

My Name Has Opened Doors And Slammed Doors Shut.

As A Child I'd Get Given Parts As A Tree.

Acting Advice Is A Bit Like Your Parents Teaching You How To Drive A Car. You Know They're Right, But You Still Kind Of Want Them To Shut Up A Bit.

If You Try To Bring 'teen Drama,' You End Up Doing Nothing But Pouting.

Auditioning Is A Funny One. It's All About Energy. If You Walk Into A Room And The Room Feels Off Or The People Feel Off, That Can Set You Off. If The Room Is Very Small. I Know Which Casting Directors I Should Go To, Because The Place Is Conducive To Doing A Good Job And The People Are Conducive And I Know The Other Ones Aren't, In Which Case I Send In A Tape.