Actors have a platform, especially during awards season. Which I respect. Everyone should speak out. Here's the thing: When it comes to using the platform, I'm a firm believer that when there's something that needs to be said, I'll say it.

Change doesn't begin when we get knocked on our ass. It begins the moment we decide to get back up on our own feet

Grind Hard, Shine Hard.

All successes begin with Self-Discipline. It starts with you.

You've got to keep your finger on the pulse of what your audience is thinking and know what they'll accept from you.

Any athlete or any actor who's preparing for a long time to step on a stage or step on a field or step on a movie set, who suffers an injury right before you're getting ready to perform or to execute - it is a massive challenge that's thrown your way that you didn't expect.

For me it came from the material. It was so well written and brought the opportunity to work with great actors. And of course the opportunity to mince about was an added element that I wanted to take advantage of!