First of all, it was in my contract. I knew I would be directing an episode.

I think in both of those situations, it's important as an actor to learn, despite the success I had as a kid, that it's important to understand what it means to be a small fish in a big pond.

Well, I've learned something from Michael Robison just about maximizing your shots. For example, if I'm shooting a scene and someone's driving at the wheel, you could steal an insert in the same shot.

A true friend is someone who says nice things behind your back.

You want to do work that is remembered, you want to be a part of something that's remembered.

There've been many a season where I couldn't get work, and I think that you learn character development and you learn how to really want what you do in life when you can't really do it.

I think that obstacles lead to growth and ultimately, the most learning I've done in my life is between jobs.