It dawned on me that acting was what I wanted to do with my life. Nothing had ever touched my heart like acting did.

But anyone who's done a musical knows; whether you're dancing or not, physically it's the most difficult thing you can do.

I just find the evangelical church too, well, restrictive. But the School of Practical Philosophy is non-confrontational. We believe there are many forms of scripture. What is true is true and will never change, whether it's in the Bible or in Shakespeare. It's about oneness.

I'm an actor who believes we all have triggers to any stage of emotion. It's not always easy to find but it's still there.

Acting is something I love. It's a great craft that I have a lot of respect for. But I don't think it's any greater challenge than teaching 8-year-olds or any other career. In my life, I try not to make it more important than it is and I just hope that rubs off on the people around me.

One afternoon when I was 9, my dad told me I'd be skipping school the next day. Then we drove 12 hours from Melbourne to Sydney for the Centenary Test, a once-in-a-lifetime commemorative cricket match. It was great fun - especially for a kid who was a massive sports fan.

Unless you're willing to fail miserably in the pursuit of your dreams, you'll never make it.