Life is not a popularity contest. Take the hill, but first answer the question: What is my hill?.

I don't know how to work a room. It's a real skill.

Each of the films, whether it’s Magic Mike or Dallas Buyers Club, was a challenge for me. I had to dig deeper. Also, my decision to shake things up came after my first child was born. I had taken nearly two years off and I thought that I would enjoy my time as a dad and wait until something interesting came along.

Man who invented the hamburger was smart; man who invented the cheeseburger was a genius.

Life is not fair, it never was and it is now and it won't ever be. Do not fall into the trap. The entitlement trap, of feeling like you're a victim. You are not.

I never go online on my iPhone. Sometimes I'm tempted but I remind myself and the kids - it's a tool. Use it as a tool. You're not the tool. My iPhone, 85% of the time I'm writing down ideas.

I like quips. I like whiffs of cynicism and I think they can be witty. But I don't really know where wittiness is constructive.