How would you describe your character?
This is how I sum her up: I remember this one moment when I was rehearsing when I suddenly realized she's a woman who “includes.” She just keeps including in her life and thoughts, she doesn't exclude. And I thought to myself what it is like to live in a life where you just allow more and more and more to come into your life. That's how I view her.

Does a part of you have to belief in what this movie's about to give that performance?
For me, yes - but I do.

Was there a special effect used in portraying you in the afterworld?
Yes, there was. They had me up on a crane at one point, with the hair floating, to create sort of an underwater look.

What was it like working with Kevin Costner?
Terrific. Not only is he talented, but he's very willing to be there and play with you, and help create with you. He's got a great sense of humor.

What do you think the audience will like about his character?
His vulnerability. I think he's magnificent.

How hard was it to work with the parrot in the film?
The only way I could work with the animals was to embrace “Emily's” love of animals, and go there because I'm very unsure of animals. I was not raised with animals. As long as I felt her heart with me, then I was fine with it.