<P> Shonda Rhimes intended the character of Bailey to be a tiny blonde with curls as "it would be unexpected to have this sweet - looking person open her mouth and say tough things ." However, Wilson's audition went so well that she was offered the part, and the character was rewritten . Sandra Oh was initially looking to audition for the part of Dr. Bailey . Of her role, Wilson said: "I thought it was endearing; endearing as the word' Nazi' can be ." Wilson explained how she plays Bailey: </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> "</Td> <Td> It's a teacher's mentality . The pilot described me as the Nazi, so I had to think about that and try to relate . It's about my demeanor, how I carry myself, demanding respect from my students . Once I have that, I just teach . </Td> <Td>" </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> "</Td> <Td> It's a teacher's mentality . The pilot described me as the Nazi, so I had to think about that and try to relate . It's about my demeanor, how I carry myself, demanding respect from my students . Once I have that, I just teach . </Td> <Td>" </Td> </Tr> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs expansion . You can help by adding to it . (April 2013) </Td> </Tr> </Table>

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