“I grew up in Georgia, and I started acting in plays when I was like ei...” — Carrie Preston Quote

I grew up in Georgia, and I started acting in plays when I was like eight years old, and I always memorized everyone's parts, not just my own, and I always memorized everyone's blocking. Whenever anyone wasn't there, I would always jump in. I was very hands-on.

I do play a lot of Southerners because I grew up in the South, but they're still diverse.

I do like to get inspired by and support any female leads.

Remain true to yourself while practicing this business of being an actor. And it is a business.

'Emeril' came on the air right when a new president of NBC was taking over, and there was just a big shift going on. And then 9/11 happened, and that really pretty much killed it, because the show was already having a hard time finding an audience. I don't regret it. I had a really good time.

Religion stands, the Church blocking the sun.

I kind of like to think I can do everything decently well. It's just putting me in position to be a playmaker, blocking, special teams, no matter what it may be. Whenever I go out there, I'm going to do my best.

I've always loved blocking shots.

If Trump is allowed to get away with obstructing Congress by blocking testimony and refusing to turn over all documents in impeachment proceedings, we can look forward to future Republican and Democratic presidents doing the same thing.

I'm a guy that can play three downs. You don't have to take me off the field. I value blocking.