I've been described as a smart actor because I've attended college. Or I've been called an artsy jock. And I am thinking, 'So, are actors supposed to be dumb?

Actors are intelligent. Yet, many of them do not communicate well. That's what makes it so hard to have a relationship with one.

I think, by nature you know, I'm very attracted and I gravitate toward the very strong girl who can watch a ballgame, but who's also extremely feminine.

If reality shows are so popular, that means their viewers are screaming for more realness.

My priorities are leaning more towards family, and I credit my southern upbringing to that. I was raised in the church as well, and God plays a big role in my upbringing and my life.

What we have as artists is the immortalization opportunity that others don't have, because our work is lasting; it's there forever to view.

For me, I'm always looking for the opportunity for a character that challenges me and lets me play two for the price of one.

Poetry has, in a way, been my bridge to my acting career.

The reason why people don't get called back to sequels is because they did badly in the original [movie].

A powerful person is equally cool with their flaws and things that aren't powerful about them at all.

I really had a problem with being 'the man.' I'm past it now, but that was my insecurity. I ran from that. I was cool with being No. 3 on the call sheet or No. 2.

What does myself now say to me?"Open the door of Mystery.

Coffee makes us severe, and grave and philosophical.

A peevish self-willed harlotry it is.*She’s a stubborn little brat.*

My philosophy is I'm raising future adults, not children.

We've made hyper motherhood a measure of female success.

The best things are placed between extremes.

There are two ways to be rich in life: have what you want or want what you have.

Everyone must go through all experiences but they need not go through them all in reality -they can do it vicariously, by imagination.

Man wants but little here below, Nor wants that little long.

Don't believe what your eyes are telling you. All they show is limitation. Look with your understanding, find out what you already know, and you'll see the way to fly.