“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.”

The poorest people are the sweetest people.

Learning to say no is a critical element to access greatness in your life.

On the path to success, there is always going to be an opportunity to help someone else be successful too. Take that opportunity, and be the kind of person who makes a difference in the lives of others.

Faith is the confidence, the assurance, the enforcing truth, the knowing.

My faith helps me understand that circumstances don’t dictate my happiness, my inner peace.

There is a lot of joy to be found in reflecting upon your experiences as you work towards your dreams.

My mother used to tell me man gives the award, God gives the reward. I don’t need another plaque.

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.

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

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.