I�d never actually watched the show. The summer before the seventh season I got a call from my manager � I guess [the producers] had seen some of my work � and they wanted me to come in and screen for this character. I said �no�, a week passed and they asked me again - and I said �no� again.

Finally, thankfully, my manager twisted my arm and forced me to go in. Shortly afterwards I fell in love with the role and the rest is history. I�m so glad my manager pushed me.