“I’ve been fortunate. I don’t pick scripts. Scripts pick me.”

Nothing in life is worthwhile unless you take risks. Fall forward. Every failed experiment is one step closer to success.

If you don’t fail, you’re not even trying.

If I am a cup maker, I’m interested in making the best cup I possibly can. My effort goes into that cup, not what people think about it.

Don’t be afraid to learn from others mistakes, and take bits of useful information or ideas that help you get better at what you do.

One good thing about acting in film is that it’s good therapy.

Do what you have to do, to do what you want to do.

When you do good, you get good!

I think a role model is a mentor – someone you see on a daily basis, and you learn from them.

The time to worrying about flying is when you’re on the ground. When you’re up in the air, it’s too late. No point in worrying about it then.

I wasn’t allowed to go to movies when I was kid; my father was a minister. 101 Dalmatians and King of Kings, that was the extent of it.

I say luck is when an opportunity comes along and you’re prepared for it.

I’ve worked with children all my life.

Learn to laugh at your failures, smile at your wins and don’t be afraid to laugh at yourself.

The chances you take, the people you meet, the people you love, the faith that you have. That’s what’s going to define you.

Wisdom is there at your fingertips, use it.

If you don’t trust the pilot, don’t go.