Erika Christensen

I love the idea of my daughter looking back at her childhood and growing up with a dog.

Growing up, I was a bit of a tomboy; feminine things took a while to find their place in my world. But diamonds made me understand the magic and beauty of jewelry.

I'm more proud of my upper body. Let's just say I'm a typical female in that way.

I don't have a 'Life's short, play hard' type of philosophy. That's about fear. I tend to think that life is very long - but you should still play hard.

I can change my mind and can learn other things. And anything I don't know, I'm capable of learning if I so desire or if it's necessary.

If I can't find anything good, I am just going to have to get my butt in gear and start learning how to do everything.

I had a big 'New York Times' crossword puzzle phase.

If I had to sum it up, the goal of Scientology is giving the person back to themselves. Like, your own power of choice.

For the first six years of my career, I was relegated to those girl-next-door, sweet, cheerleader kind of roles, and it was really frustrating for me because you don't have to do much acting.

There are times when I think, 'I'm going to get this part. I know I am. I'm going to get this.' And then I don't, and I'm wondering, 'What happened? I went back five times!'

My grandmother was, back when they called them 'stewardesses,' a flight attendant. I actually had a ball wearing that little uniform and making sure everything was under control.

I look like a sweet, corn-fed kid. My roles are my rebellion.