I felt very comfortable on a set - incredibly comfortable on a set, which is a real gift because that can be hugely intimidating.

When folks get to the best of their profession, people are like, "Who am I to give a critique to this individual who's reached mastery?".

There was definitely a learning curve in terms of being on film, but being on a set was all good.

It was such a paradox for me that the only thing I know how to do is act, but that the first thing I abandoned while writing were the characters

With The Help, I knew folks involved in the project peripherally. I wanted to audition for Hilly Holbrook and part of the initial feedback was: "No, Bryce is too nice." That's part of the reason why I really love auditions as well - you get to try out a character and try out different versions of a character.

I struggle immensely with celebrities of all kinds. I get clammy hands and turn a little purple.

My dad's more three-dimensional than Opie Taylor or Richie Cunningham. He even has a temper! He's a real person. But some people are disappointed by that.