Because modeling is lucrative, I'm able to save up and be more particular about the acting roles I take.

Modeling was another job like some of the other ones I had. Working as a cashier, I delivered newspapers, I worked in a retirement home feeding elderly people. . . so I never stopped and thought about, boy, I'm a successful model.

Maintain a good balance. A personal life adds dimensions to your professional life and vice versa. It helps nurture creativity through a deeper understanding of yourself.

I like to experiment a lot and invent things.

I was not making enough time to take care of me.

It's important to find one that complements your body and not try to fit into something that doesn't work.

I've learned so many things and a lot of things I've learned the hard way. I look at failure as education in that respect I'm very well educated.