I think fear is unavoidable and that, when recognized and embraced, its something that can work for you - especially in the audition room.

I graduated from school for graphic design, and I started to get into acting class just to get over severe fright. I was an extremely shy person. I could barely say hello to anybody.

I work out at Runyon Canyon almost every morning.

I eat apples whole, seeds and all... yes, like a horse.

Auditioning is the most terrifying thing Ive ever done. There must have been four or five of them where I completely froze up and walked out of the room. My palms get sweaty just thinking about it.

When I was 17, I was so shy I could barely speak or introduce myself to anyone.

Theres nothing better than keeping fit. It gives me energy and helps me think more clearly.

I don't eat fast food, but I can't live without pizza.

What we wish upon the future is very often the image of some lost, imagined past.

The passion to teach, to share deeplyexperienced “lessons from life, ” is embedded in all literature.

Q: Best part about being a musical theatre book writer?A: Explaining what that is.

My dad just imprinted in my mind from a very young age that you always do what you say you're gonna do when you say you're gonna do it.

Are there no more worlds that I might conquer?

Most Christians are afraid that people will think for themselves; most atheists are afraid that they won’t.

You're in a fight and have to dig down... I find peace in that and enjoy it.

I felt like it was a great secret when I found out that I could be in my 30s.

I loved working with kids because the energy is great.

You need to be smart about what you put in your body.