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Personally, I try to be provocative but not needlessly provocative in my work.

I am provocative, and I admit this. It isn't as if I'm only on the receiving end, a poor, frail little creature. I can be thoroughly nasty when I get going, and I don't pull my punches.

I think it's fair to say I'm attracted to playing characters who are rather intense.

I naturally want to be provocative.

I'm often drawn to characters that are more obviously one thing. They're passionate, and there is always an element of strength because I think every person possesses that in some way, even if they've experienced hardship in their lives.

I enjoy provocative things that are questionable.

I suppose I've got a reputation for playing quite extreme characters and making them quite believable.

You never make all things for all people and can't always pander to the broadest denominator. I keep an eye toward doing the themes that interest me. Do they move me? Interest me? Make me think? When I run across something that is provocative in an unsettling way, it appeals to me.

I like characters who have faults. I'm drawn to darker people.

Clearly, I'm drawn to characters with inner conflicts.