Zuleikha Robinson

“When I got the role in 'Homeland,' it really opened something up. Other people respected me more as an actor, doors were opened, and I understood for the first time that it wasn't personal. All that rejection wasn't personal.”

“I honestly never really watch the Emmys.”

“'Lone Gunmen' was my first job, and I got a little cocky, thinking I'm brilliant and don't have to work that hard because it comes so naturally.”

“I like to frequent antiques shops and flea markets like the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.”

“I do like to play the darker characters; I don't really know why.”

“I did go through a phase where I played videogames quite often, but I haven't in a few years.”

“I definitely like to play characters that don't fit any kind of mold; that are slightly offbeat, because it's more fun to play.”

“The only time a friend has ever helped me in the industry was how I got my first job - that was through Mike Figgis.”

“Only twice have I really had a hard time leaving a character. The first was my character in 'Rome' and then in 'Homeland.'”

“It took a lot of time to find my stride, and it was really humbling.”

“I'm mostly vegetarian.”