Julie Benz

“I love horror movies. I'm a huge horror fan.”

“I think it's important to be able to laugh at yourself and not take life too seriously.”

“I've always been a very athletic girl. I was a figure skater for 15 years, and I was a nationally ranked skater.”

“For me, the most important thing is to be a good person.”

“I'm not a size 0, and I'm not a size 2. I'm a size 8.”

“I'm a girl's girl. I'm a woman's woman. I'm a cool girl.”

“I've learned to love my flaws. They make me who I am.”

“I always try to be very human in my performances.”

“In Hollywood, you have to have a thick skin.”

“You learn more from your failures than your successes.”

“I have a very positive outlook on life.”

“I'm a big believer in fate and destiny.”

“The one thing I've learned is that you can't control everything.”

“I think strong women are the most beautiful women.”

“My family is my everything. They are my support system.”

“I'm a survivor. I've been through a lot in my life, but I'm still standing.”

“Playing Darla on 'Buffy' and 'Angel' was a gift. It was one of the most creatively satisfying experiences of my career.”

“The best advice I ever received was to be myself.”

“I'm a romantic at heart. I believe in love.”

“I'm a very private person. I don't like to share too much about my personal life.”