[The pace is frenetic, and the performances straddle the line between the inane and the truly inspired.] Nick encouraged us to take risks, ... whether they panned out or not.

[The pace is frenetic and the performances straddle the line between the inane and the truly inspired.] Nick encouraged us to take risks, ... whether they panned out or not.

I was extremely close with my parents. Breaking away from that is a double-edged sword: It's something you need to do, but it's hard to cut the apron strings.

I think everyone feels lost at times during their high school years.

Oh, no, no. In fact, the show is so funny because... last season I had had the flu and I got really skinny and the producers told me to eat. I think it's probably one of the only shows in Hollywood where the producers encourage you to eat as a young woman.

I know, I know. It gets blonder and blonder. It's a sick addiction at this point.