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How have you grown as an actor throughout your different roles? AR: I've gained experience, both technical and creative, through each and every job because it's what I am striving to do each time --to grow. And I am working to do the same, even more so, as a person moving through this world. As I have grown and evolved as a person, I have become a better actor. I have come to understand myself in a deeper way and I can therefore bring something deeper to a character. I can use that character to say the things I want to say, to connect, to teach, and hopefully to leave some lasting effect that ripples out into the world. How are you working on self-improvement right now? What are some of your personal goals? AR: I'm working on self-improvement every minute of every day. I don't ever want to take a break from self-improvement. Even when I'm doing something that might not be leading me in that direction, those are the moments when focus has to kick in and you have to right yourself. And righting yourself is the first step to self-improvement. Dedicating myself to my wife and kids gives endless opportunities all day long to be my best self so that I lead the way for them. And my favorite moments are when that effort continues to be motivated by my family leading the way for me in a given moment. Most especially when it's the kids teaching you about something you thought you were teaching them about. Those moments are the most precious for me. They assure me that I am doing my job well. My personal goals are to give my family the very best of me, my time, and my experience in order for them to go further than me in every way. What's next for you in terms of your career? Is there a role you'd really like to play? AR: I'm hoping there's more Penny Dreadful: City of Angels to play in. I'm so connected to Raul and I really want to spend more time exploring what he's capable of saying in this world of 1938 Los Angeles. I think he's an extremely important voice that speaks to then and now and he's the role I'd like to play for a while longer. How are you staying positive with the current COVID-19 situation? Have you picked up any new hobbies? AR: No new hobbies. I'm still trying to improve at the old ones! I do my best to pick up the guitar as often as possible, but with three small children [one is only six weeks old], it has been a challenge to find the time or the energy. But when I do, I cherish it. It means more to me now than ever when I get the time to play. What is something most people don't know about you? AR: I have a sick sense of humor. ML "Dedicating myself to my wife and kids gives endless opportunities all day long to be my best self so that I lead the way for them." Watch Penny Dreadful: City of Angels Sundays on Showtime and follow Adam on Instagram @adamrodriguez and Twitter @_ Adam_Rodriguez.