Being able to improvise is the basis for creating all characters and situations, for everything to do with performing, really. And it's good therapy as well.
I think that's always very valuable: to keep the mind open to receiving all sorts of information, which can then be used in my work, but also just as a human being.
I always knew that 'Growing Pains' was not going to go on forever. I remember thinking, 'I'm going to enjoy every moment of this.'

