I would say being in that institution - that psyche ward, or whatever it was. That was really creepy because it was a real place from like the early 1900s.

I'd heard about Texas football and how much of a religion it is, but to go to Odessa and experience it first-hand is something different than just hearing about it.

There are a couple of projects that are sort of on the plate; I haven't closed any of them yet. I'm trying to figure out which one is going to be the best one for me.

I grew up in LA. I sort of watched the Raiders play and that sort of thing.

We're not in high school anymore and we've had a little more life experiences to help us better understand what were going through in terms of stardom and recognition.

I'm pretty athletic and I play basketball a lot.

No, I've never played baseball in my life.

It's always challenging to go into a role.

For me, I think that I don't like feeling pressure from outside sources. I'd rather put the pressure on myself and push myself to do it as good as I can.

Best thing that's happened this year? Maybe Hostel. It was a great experience. I loved it.

Don't leave anything for anyone who is eventually going to leave you.

It is surprising how little most small business values the customers. A positive feedback from the customer is critical to your business, and what's more important is their referral.

When you're short on sleep, you're short on patience. You're ruder to people, less tolerant, less understanding. It's harder to relate and to pay attention for sustained periods of time.

You don't have to be a believer in Jesus Christ to be a gracious individual and understand that everybody messes up and that most are looking for a second chance.

Every addition to true knowledge is an addition to human power.

For as long as I can remember, I've been the kind of person who goes against the grain and questions authority, and that doesn't make for an ideal religious follower.

Guilt rarely results in positive behavior. But gratitude? Great things flow from a heart of gratitude.

The emphasis on practice is because it is the only time in your life you can steer your karmic situation.

The question is, once you have this idea, is this enough? Is it something people would actually switch just to have?

Fighting for and defending the values from the pulpit is critical. You can't love the Creator, and disrespect the creation.