“For me, being alove it is being close to nature, either by the beach or near the ocean. When I look around and see how small I am in comparison to all that surrounds me, it fuels me.”

As actors, we have to be able to keep ourselves open to feel, and that’s a life lesson I think many people don’t get a chance to learn. In my personal life, I’ve learned to carry this lesson with me.

If we choose to see things positively and trust in God, he will fulfill his purpose in our lives.

Talking to someone, meditating, praying, or just plain crying it out helps. The most important thing after doing any of these things is to let them go. I focus on all of the many blessings surrounding me and all those I love, instead.

If everyone chose love, this world would be magnificent. Always choose love.

Many people see vulnerability as weakness when it’s the only way to truly grow and truly love. Love makes me feel vulnerable. It’s like saying, “I’m an open book. Here are my flaws, my strengths, where I fall short, my dreams – and I’m choosing to share them with you.”

Eating healthy and keeping hydrated does wonders; it centers my mood and helps me keep a sharp mind.

I think the Republican Party is… accurately defined as a party that looks out for the interests of the very wealthy.

When you look at women who have had plastic surgery, they have lost something – usually an expression, something unique to their face.

Don’t worry about being able to identify each of these plants (in your designs for clients). The world is full of botanists and horticulturists. All you have to do is design.

I listened to many different types of instruments and music, and have always tried to look at the bass as an instrument as opposed to only a bass.

Look – every time is the wrong time and the perfect time to have a kid, and you just do it when you can.

I’m always looking to rock out. But it isn’t really about rocking out versus being mellow, in terms of your personal satisfaction. In the end, you just want to be good.

I think the Republican Party is… accurately defined as a party that looks out for the interests of the very wealthy.

I look at the Senior Al Gore that I had the chance to serve in the Senate with. A great human being. He went down to defeat to this right wing bunch back at the time.