Being comfortable is over-rated.
The reason I still work at this stage of life is because I enjoy learning something new each day.
Self-respect leads to self-discipline.
You have to feel confident. If you don't, then you're going to be hesitant and defensive, and there'll be a lot of things working against you.
I like the inspiration of the first take.
Whatever the drama of the story is, you have to be true to it.