Josh Holloway Hopes To Be A Real-Life Hero

As mysteries continue to be unraveled on the final season of Lost, star Josh Holloway finds himself contemplating life after the popular show ends its run this spring. The 40-year-old actor recently talked to People about how his 10-month-old daughter Java has changed him and the adventure that lies ahead for his family.

On being a hero to his daughter: "[Fatherhood] has made me hungry, and so joyous about life in general. I feel a responsibility to be a better human being. To be her hero. I mean, I gotta be. I will be."

On diaper duty: "All the time! I’m super fast. I bathe her, I do everything."

On the end of Lost: "I cannot believe it, even though we’ve had quite awhile to digest it. It’s bittersweet. When every episode is done, it’s like, 'Shoot, one more in the can.' It’s been an incredible ride for me as an actor. They’ve really taken Sawyer on a rollercoaster, and that’s been a pleasure to explore."

On his post-Lost plans: "I have a huge desire to do other things - TV, movies - and I feel like I’m just getting started. It’s gonna be a whole new adventure. I’ll always keep roots in Hawaii but inevitably, I must go to L.A. - that’s where the heart of the business is. It’ll be back to the audition room, and I’m game. I don’t want straight offers - I want to read for things. I want to prove to myself and to that town that I can go forward. I don’t want anything given to me."