I loved being in the Marine Corps, I loved my job in the Marine Corps, and I loved the people I served with. It's one of the best things I've had a chance to do.

I mean, I did plays in high school, but I was convinced you couldn't make a living doing it.

It was very clear to me I wanted to be an actor when I got out into civilian life.

For me, becoming a man had a lot to do with learning communication, and I learned about that by acting.

I'm not an acting monk or anything. I'm not, like, the most well-adjusted actor.

Acting is a business and a political act and a craft, but I also feel like it's a service - specifically, for a military audience.

Yeah, September 11 happened and all my friends were like, 'Let's join the military!' and I was the only one who actually did.