You can't rely on the approval of others. I used to always look for praise from my directors to reassure myself that I was doing a good job. I don't do that anymore.

You are not responsible for everyone's happiness.

I try to take the pain and find a way to use it in my work; I find that it makes the work deeper.

As an actor, I feel that my work makes me very vulnerable. I have to be emotionally available to serve the scene I'm doing. You never quite know where your emotions will take you.

You can't go through life trying to please everyone.

I consider myself a student of life.

I've tried to meditate, but I feel like I always overthink the process. When I need to calm my mind, I will go for a family hike...