"See, I think I make entirely too many faces. I look really dramatic out there. Every time you see one of my action shots, you'll see a face like this. Everybody wrinkles me about that. But other than that, I'm just trying to go to the hole. I'm going hard, aggressive, watching my back and always making sure ain't nobody coming up on me."

What are you looking for on the court? Is there a specific move or way you like to the approach the basket the best?
"My ideal scenario is probably taking the right baseline, coming from the wing, maybe faking middle or coming down the baseline, either getting a layup or looking at my shooter down in the corner. I don't really like to turn and look backwards, but if I really have to, I have to. But I like coming in hard and either finishing or passing to that opposite corner."

This definitely looks like a picture of intensity. What goes through your mind when you are on the court?
"Well, I know if I do make a move, it has to be very aggressive and powerful because it is my first step that gets by the defense. But I'm always tense. You'll see my face is always tensed up because I know people are coming, so if I get hit, I'm ready and prepared. I rarely let people try and bump me off my stride or my step, so I'm always intense, looking to keep my body tense so nobody knocks me over."

Some players have said that when they see a defender, they don't even see who it is, it's just a faceless defender. Is that how it is for you or do you recognize and try to take advantage?
"I have to recognize people because I'm a smaller player. I can see the big ones out there and they're just shooting over people, but you've got of sort of know who you're working with. Some players are great at blocking shots, so you'll be careful going against Margo Dydek and Lisa [Leslie] or whatever, but if it's somebody my height, I know I'm just going to the rim. However, I am selective about who I go up against and what kind of shots I could get against them."

This is a picture taken at home. What's it been like playing back in the state of Connecticut?
"It has been an incredible experience. I think the best thing that's happened to me in the WNBA right now is being home and being able to play in front of a lot of familiar fans, my family and not having to go too far from where it all started. I'm about an hour from home, which is just enough. I get back to my roots enough so it keeps me busy. Sometimes you go into these cities, you don't know anybody, you really fall through the cracks, you get bored and a little depressed and upset, but I'm right there at home and I really enjoy what I'm doing, so I'm glad to be home doing it."