I was made fun of a lot in high school because of the way I sound and the way I was.

People are not born heroes or villains; they’re created by the people around them.

A villain is just a victim whose story hasn’t been told.

When people hurt you over and over, think of them like sand paper. They may scratch and hurt you a bit, but in the end, you end up polished and they end up useless.

If you truly own who you are, no one can use you against you.

I couldn't do country, with all due respect to all country music artists. My parents dressed me up with a cowboy hat and we'd go to the rodeo when I was younger and it traumatized me for life.

You can't shy away from your greatness just because you're afraid you're not great enough

Even in the worst of situations-even when it seems no one in the world appreciates you-as long as you have hope, everthing can get better

Courage is one thing that no one can ever take away from you.

To Grandma: Once upon a time, there was a boy who flew.

You don’t get to pick where you’re from, but you always have control of where you’re going.

Over and over I marvel at the blessings of my life: Each year has grown better than the last.

I want to shift my career back to shows like The Knick. I prefer the classic drama structure.

One day I want to write a full-on horror book.

I don't trust nobody, especially when they say something good.

Sometimes when you do big movies, you can lose sometimes a little bit of soul.

Aging has been bad ever since we figured out it led to dying.

Speak not of my debts unless you mean to pay them.

Some of us think holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it is letting go.

I started harmonica at the age of four, and when I was 12 I started the guitar. Then I played at school.

I'm more worried about you," she said. "You and trouble..." "yeah." She heard the smile in his voice. "We're like that.