I don't worry too much about learning lines per se. The memorization is the easy part for me, usually. For me, it's more about working on the context, back story, intention, motivation, etc. Once that's in place, the lines come pretty naturally.

I didn't have an acting job when I moved to L.A. I was just naive enough to think that moving to L.A. was the next step after college. My parents were really supportive.

First stop when I'm on set is my trailer. I like to set my stuff down and lock the door. Be in my own space for a few minutes.

I'm quite a loner. I realized that I'm very introverted, and I get energy by being alone instead of being with other people.

I was living in a terrible time when people were being accused of being communists, and they attacked the movie industry, especially the writers. People couldn't work if they were on the blacklist. The studios banned them. It was the most onerous period in movie history. I don't think we have ever had a period so dark as that.

I don't think I would go back and change anything that's happened in my career, because maybe those things were steppingstones to where I am now.

I have a legacy which I carry from my media career. That is why you will find that everybody will have an opinion about me.

I've actually performed at Gay Pride in Atlanta three times in my career. I've always had a large gay following, particularly in the lesbian community. I am grateful for that. To me, it means my music transcends categories. It also means that I'm a cute girl singing a rock song in an alto voice!