After I began to explore what an actor actually is, I studied for three years before I had the guts to go on an audition.

I'm grateful for all the attention because it validates I'm doing something.

Don't forget who your heroes are, what they mean to you, and why they mean that to you.

Some say that Jesus is the rock, or the anchor. I say that your friends and family are your anchor. And you can REALLY hold their hands, not just sing about it. No disrespect to George Jones.

I started studying at 26. Before that, I never thought of acting as something that I would ever try.

One cannot deny that if a person has the energy to get you interested and excited, then that is half the battle won, like all the great leaders had this quality.

Criticism is a surreal state, like a good drug gone bad. When it's bad you wish it would stop, and when it's good, you can't get enough.

I’ve learned the most from Randy Harrison. Because of his fantastic imaginary world filled with bizarre friends. He is constantly giving us good advice.

No apologies, no regrets.

You have to like your character, because if you don't, no one else will either.

My interests are not really with television, per se.

We are mathematical equations where your life is the sum of all choices you've made until now. The good news is you can change the equation so that you start making a difference in your life.

...what does the future look like?...'A deep blue, fading into golds and reds-like fire on a horizon. Afterlight. It's a sky that wants you to guess if the sun is about to rise or set.

A foolish rabbit is endeared by a foxes’ smile.

I'm aware that a lot of what is happening in jazz has not had a very dynamic change in a long time.

I haven't had a very good day. I think I might still be hung over and everyone's dead and my root beer's gone.

The truth is, the more kind and liberal a man is, the more generous will be the patronage bestowed upon him.

you seem to grieve for what is not so ... and there is no need to let your heart run ahead into evils that may never come.

Sanctity has to do with gratitude. To be a saint is to be fueled by gratitude, nothing more and nothing less.

One day I get to that spot where I've discovered the secret to the maze, and then I've got free running the rest of the way. It's a great feeling.

You peasant swain! You whoreson malt-horse drudge!