The art of persuasion. The actor persuades himself, first, and through himself, the audience.

Acting is a masochistic form of exhibitionism. It is not quite the occupation of an adult.

The humility to prepare and the self-confidence to bring it off.

Don't waste your time striving for perfection; instead, strive for excellence - doing your best.

Have a very good reason for everything you do.

If I wasn't an actor, I think I'd have gone mad. You have to have extra voltage, some extra temperament to reach certain heights.

Surely we have always acted; it is an instinct inherent in all of us. Some of us are better at it than others, but we all do it.

Striving for perfection is the greatest stopper there is. You'll be afraid you can't achieve it. It's your excuse to yourself for not doing anything. Instead, strive for excellence, doing your best.

Use your weaknesses; aspire to the strength.

Shakespeare - The nearest thing in incarnation to the eye of God.

No matter how well you perform, there's always somebody of intelligent opinion who thinks it's lousy.

Be strong. It is our adversity that leads us to our character.

His moral lectureblazed with hate.What could have driven a child that far?

Our imagination often is more horrifying than being shown something.

Good taste consists first upon fitness.

A child, when it begins to speak, learns what it is that it knows.

As cities grow and technology takes over the world, belief and imagination fade away, and so do we.

It was just a kiss – " "Yeah, and King Kong was just a monkey.

I have no skanky guys in my band nor on my bus. If they are they get the boot real quick

Are all knights so gentle? (Taryn) I know not, Taryn, since I don’t make it my habit to lie abed with other knights. (Sparhawk)

I am portrayed as a dangerous individual who can be fought thanks to their ideas.