One way I differ from my character, Coach Taylor, is that I never would have taken this faraway job without my wife's consent.

I love playing a role where I think I'm right and then you learn you're not.

Austin is such a free and creative place, but I can't enjoy it as much because everyone I love is back in L.A.

Everyone's a little nervous when you all get together and meet the actors, meet the director. But once you get on set, then it's like a sport. You're playing a game, everyone's equal and that's where it's fun.

If you're not really having a good time, it's not worth it.

Opportunity does not knock, it presents itself when you beat down the door.

I work six months and get three or four with the family.