he hardest obstacle for me has been to find a father. I am the product of three fathers, and my connection to each of them has left me wanting. Each have their own strengths and weaknesses, but I've always been in competition with them in some way.

The race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, but that's the way to bet.

I'm inspired by love, by the moments that we commit to something with all our heart - be it a person, a project, an animal, anything really. It's undeniably inspiring, that acknowledgment of existence, that I love, that I care. That fills me with purpose.

Failure is always present as an actor. I make my living by taking chances. If I'm not risking something, then I'm not doing my job, so I'm constantly failing. In fact, I'm trying to fail bigger. I try to focus on the positive, the moment, and try to realize where I'm at in an attempt to understand the failure.

He who tooteth not his own horn, the same shall not be tooted.

She has a laugh so hearty it knocks the whipped cream off an order of strawberry shortcake on a table fifty feet away.

A free-loader is a confirmed guest. He is the man who is always willing to come to dinner.

Growing up in that fashion is a breeding ground for insecurity and doubt it also leaves you questioning motives. It took me a long time to see the world as I want it without constantly looking for approval. I still fall, but I'm better suited for survival.

He [Will Rogers] was America's most complete human document. One-third humor. One-third humanitarian. One-third heart.

In my opinion turkey is the most over-rated critter for eating purposes in kingdom come but the most striking example we have of the power of propaganda.

Always try to rub up against money, for if you rub up against money long enough, some of it may rub off on you.