Sarah Carter

Sarah: (about what point she decided to get active and help out people with breast cancer [2008]) A year ago today I was approached to do some public service announcements for the Breast Cancer Fund, and it was the first time a real opportunity had crossed my path, and I took it immediately, because, of course, it's something that has affected my life. And not just my mother and my aunt, every single person I talk to who has been affected by this disease. And it's considered an epidemic at this point, so I'm quite passionate about finding the root of the problem. It also bleeds into the influx of other chronic disease ... autism. And there's no question that we need to start taking care of ourselves, so I wanted to do my part.

Sarah: (about what's it like dealing with the unpredictable nature of Hollywood) You have to fill your life with other things you care about as much, and go with the flow. My involvement with the Brest Cancer Fund has made this recent transition relatively easy, because my heart is with them and I have this climb to look forward to. And I actually just finished another project and I did a couple during the writers' strike, so I feel very lucky to have continued to work. But, yeah, there are dry spells, and I tend to do as many classes ... I'm made fun of by my friends, actually, because I make sure that my schedule is absolutely chock full, which I dunno what that says about me, good, bad, or otherwise. But I tend to take Yoga and Pilates and voice lessons, and I'm recording an album in the fall, I paint, I'm taking weekend trips all the time. I keep myself very busy. (laughs)

Sarah: (about her having a secret band) Hmm. Secret band would be Eagle and Talon. They're actually in L.A. Check them out. MySpace or eagleandtalon.com. I grew up with the lead singer. She's brilliant.