EHM: Can you tell us about your involvement with the Farm Sanctuary
and why it’s important to you?
ED: I’ve been a fan of the organization for years and joined their board
about a year ago. Everything started when I decided to become vegan
22 years ago after visiting their sanctuary in New York. It was life-changing
to see animals growing up in a healthy environment. I like to take Henry
so that he can experience these animals and see that they have their
own personalities—even the chickens! It’s very eye-opening to go there
because they also do a great job of educating about the dangers
of factory farms and where our food comes from.
EHM: Do you believe leading a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle can help
save the planet?
ED: Absolutely. Some people don’t seem to realize that factory farms
do more harm to the environment than all of our transportation vehicles
combined. There are a lot of discussions about the importance of fuel-
efficient vehicles, but people can do more for the earth by becoming vegan.
EHM: Bones is one of the longest-running shows on television.
Why do you think the show has resonated with audiences for so long?
ED: I believe it’s because it’s not just a procedural show. The tone changes
all the time and people are really interested in the characters. I can think
of several other shows that are more focused on solving the crime instead
of the people who are solving it. Bones is fun to watch because people fall
in love, break up and experience difficulties, but it also has a lightness to it.
Sometimes, it seems like an action thriller, while other times it feels more
like a comedy with a few dead bodies thrown in!
EHM: Do you watch other crime shows at home?
ED: Not really. I’m a huge Downton Abbey fan!