Quotes from Katie Cassidy

I feel like, in acting classes, you'll get up sometimes; that's just the most vulnerable position you can be in. You're among your fellow actors, yet they look at you, and they're like, 'You've been on TV. You've been in movies.' It almost adds to the pressure.

I went to New York for Fashion Week and girls showed up waiting to see me. It's funny because there's a group of girls who I actually recognize because they always show up. It's nice and I'm like, 'Hi girls! I recognize your faces!' It's just like a feel-good experience.

I keep a stash of Truvia packets. If I have a coffee, I want to use healthy sugar.

Physically, I'm trying to get in the best shape possible.

For me, as an actor, with any character I'm playing, wardrobe brings a whole other aspect. Once I have the clothing on, it helps the transformation.

I keep my key chain simple because I'm a big believer in luck. And I've heard that having lots of things on it is too much baggage.

To me, giving back is so important. It makes others feel good which then in return makes me feel good.

I try mainly to just focus on character and what my character's point of view is, with each person, and try to figure out story.

My hair's been every color. My hair's been all over the map.

It is really scary. I think it's a natural feeling to have nerves when it comes to a wedding.

I've had such an incredible arc, so it made sense to me, creatively, that we've told Laurel's story. It has come to an end in the 'Arrow'-verse.

David Cassidy is my father, yes... But for me, it was always really important with acting to stay in class, study it, and earn it on my own. My dad didn't help me.

Yes, of course it's fun to play evil, but it's simply fun to play any different characters.

I was in theater when I was in elementary, middle school and high school. I didn't know it would be an actual profession for me. I didn't think of it as a reality.

I just love strong female characters in general, not necessarily because, 'She's evil' or 'Oh, because she's good.'

I do enjoy doing both film and television.

My style during the day is very casual - boyfriend jeans, T-shirts, Converse, Uggs, whatever. At night, I love heels and thigh-highs, I like something fresh and new, and I'm not afraid to push the envelope.

My biological father and I had a really good relationship at one point. He was one of my close friends and gave me wonderful advice.

I'd like to think I'm actually a nice person in real life.

I remember I had to go and ask my mom for groceries sometimes because I wasn't the best person with budgeting. I had to learn the hard way, but you live and learn. It builds character and strength.

When I was younger, playing piano and guitar were all things that I wanted to do for a short period of time, like any kid.

Sure, it does help you get into a room, but at the end of the day, you have to be able to deliver, and you have to be talented, because they're not going to hire me because my dad is David Cassidy, who was famous in the '70s.

For me, I just like to be as fun as possible, but I do like to bring a lot to a character. Given the script or the show, I know my boundaries, limits, and how far I can go with it.

I believe in gender equality and I love that I can represent strong modern-day women.