I don't need the fame right now; I'm not running from the law.

My parents were involved in everything I did. They were showbiz people themselves. My dad was an actor. They were parents; they did what parents are supposed to do.

A lot of times people's main motives and plan in life is to hurt as many people as they can, but I think there's enough good people that help make the world a good place.

I've been in this business my whole life. I'm pretty bulletproof as far as being hurt.

You just have to have the guidance to lead you in the direction until you can do it yourself.

I definitely have a family. I have a boyfriend who has kids, and we do normal things every day, like get up and go to school. Eat breakfast, lunch and dinner.

There's a constant flow of child actors. It's kind of funny to watch the new crew come through. I think, You poor little things. You're going to have to struggle for a long time.

You have to laugh, you have to be able to take criticism.

I have no complaints with the whole childhood acting thing, because I wanted to do it.

Everyone has a childhood, everyone had awkward years and weird stages. Mine were broadcast for eight years.

A lot of people recognize me or feel that they know me. A lot of times when I speak, they recognize my voice. It's fun, it's exciting. It's always good feedback.

The world of book is the stream of souls.

To be a good pastor one must have the wisdom of a Solomon, the intuition of a Newton, the patience of Job, the thinking faculties of an Einstein, and a compassion likened unto the Son of God.

I always knew looking back on my tears would bring me laughter, but I never knew looking back on my laughter would make me cry.

God wants us to pray that we might have the courage to live before him in ways that are not natural to us.

It is the illusion of knowledge, not ignorance, that keeps one from growing.

War is just one more big government program.

They swoon over Tom, who preens for them, bowing, which sets them to blushing and giggling. God help us all.

I'm not a big fan of Women's Liberation, but maybe it will help women stand up for the respect they're due.

An actor knows two important things - to be honest in what he is doing and to be in touch with the audience. That's not bad advice for a politician either.

The way I do things I usually always prefer to have a very clear strategy and be very focused. At the same time to be very rock solid, and crisp in execution.