It’s like winning the lottery. Most shows are not successful. Look at how many pilots there are and even the shows that get made, most of them don’t succeed.

 

And also, to be totally frank, you don’t get to choose the actors you’re working with. I could have just as easily ended up with somebody I didn’t respect and like. I spend 16 hours a day with [co-star Simon Baker] and he’s hilarious and talented and kind and supportive. I could have ended up on a successful show with a guy I hated. So it’s like winning the lottery on all those levels.