Actress Pamela Reed provides insight into her role as Detective Phoebe O'Hara in "Kindergarten Cop," explaining the character's tough exterior developed from working vice and dealing with drug dealers. Reed reveals interesting character details including O'Hara's hypoglycemia requiring constant eating and her engagement to a chef. She praises director Ivan Reitman's collaborative approach, describing how he encouraged actors to bring their own interpretation and improvisation to scenes while maintaining creative control. Reed eloquently describes the transcendent moments in acting when everything clicks - comparing it to a horse moving beyond a gallop into flight. The interview includes a memorable anecdote about Laurence Olivier's experience with a perfect Hamlet performance, illustrating the elusive nature of artistic excellence.