Well, I Don't Think Characters

I Think That Popular Culture Takes A Long Time To Catch Up To What's Actually Happening In The World. Women Have Had To Take Care Of Themselves For Quite A While. Actually, Not Had To Take Of Themselves, But Have Wanted To Take Care Of Themselves, So I Think It's A Big Transition That Our Country And Our Society Has Been Going Through A Long Time.

After Much Consideration, I Am Moving Onward With A Combination Of Disappointment At Leaving Behind A Character I Have Loved Playing For Seven Years And Excitement Of The New Opportunities In Acting And Producing That Lie Ahead.

There Are Some Great Shows That Come And Go Really Fast, Either Because The Network Doesn't Give Them A Chance Or They Just Don't Grab On To The Psyche Of The Country Quickly Enough.

It's Important To Be Gentle About My Routines. I've Learned That The Hard Way. When I'm Really Stressed Out, I Can Take It Out On My Body And Hurt Myself. Sometimes I Need To Be As Loving And Soft With Myself As Possible. I've Had To Learn How To Pay Attention. It's A Kind Of Mind-set.

Well, I Don't Think Characters Change. I Think They Become More Revealed. I Don't Think You Really Can Change A Character On A Show.