I technically have two last names, which is a lot of fun when you're making airline reservations.
Mackenzie AstinWhen I am working it is up early and coffee and 15 hours of being on the set. When I am not working, it is up late and coffee, golf or softball and hopefully a ball game on the television.
Mackenzie AstinIt is tough to say what has influenced me the most because I know that Mozart makes me think better, but you cannot beat Dave Matthews for feeling good!
Mackenzie AstinAnd I found I didn't like myself at the end of the day because I didn't care for the guy I was playing. I learned a little bit about acting in that.
Mackenzie AstinI used to get some flack from my agents because I wouldn't even audition for parts where the hero uses violent force to be a hero.
Mackenzie AstinI think it is obvious that people repeat acts that are shown on the television or the screen and I wouldn't want to inspire any violence on anyone.
Mackenzie AstinGuns are evil! And very little good comes from the availability of a bullet designed to kill human beings!
Mackenzie AstinI still have not given up the idea of becoming a journalist, but at 17 I decided to follow my heart and stay in Los Angeles with my girlfriend as opposed to going to Johns Hopkins.
Mackenzie AstinThere are a couple of teachers I have had without whose influence I would not be as happy with who I am.
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