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

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.

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.

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.

If you eagerly search, you will find what you seek.

Either positive or negative comments are good because it shows I am still relevant.

Most authors steal their works, or buy.

If unconditional love and genuine enthusiasm are present, praise isn't necessary. If they're absent, praise won't help.

You can sometimes get your own feelings across more strongly if you pretend that you're singing it from someone else's angle. But it's always from me. It's just a new way of framing it.

If you go to places like YouTube, it's a cesspool, and a lot of the comments are really horrifying and misogynist and harassing.

In the cross of Christ I glory,Towering o'er the wrecks of time;All the light of sacred storyGathers round its head sublime.

Someone who can write aphorisms should not fritter away his time in essays.

Women in my family are the center of things. All good things emanate from them. The guys usually mess up.

Going to Chicago was like going out of the world.