The fact that Abraham Lincoln ever, ever became President is either a freak accident of history... or destiny; God's providence to America.

Ask questions. Listen. Be quiet. Be willing to make a fool of yourself. Be willing to be completely exposed and to give all you've got and to be rejected for your troubles. But expect magic to happen. It just might. And don't worry about winning the audition, just win the room.

All you have to do to be a camera actor is tell the truth.

Abraham Lincoln is resolute, honest, has the best interest of the nation at heart, and he's as ugly as homemade Sunday sin, so he is modest, too. I'd vote for that in an undead heartbeat.

Take every job. Learn everybody's name. Show up early. Know who you are and know who you're not. Stop dreaming and start trying.

Abraham Lincoln was a melancholy man, so he had a dark side that appeals to horror fans.

Lincoln could be on the moon. He's still Lincoln.