My grandfather always told me, You know youre American first, but youre a Greek-American, which makes you a better American. It sounds sort of old-world and very sweet, but what he meant was that you should embrace those things that are most special and different about you.

People do not realize that Alzheimer's is not old age. It is a progressive and fatal disease, and staggering amounts of people develop Alzheimer's every day.

You gotta think positive, you know. Make the obstacles opportunities. Thats my philosophy.

As the lead actor, you naturally get involved with a show.

Don't be embarrassed of who you are, they're gonna judge you no matter what you do.

Ultimately, my greatest achievement is maintaining my career while sustaining a happy marriage and kids.

When youre the lead actor in a drama, you have 2 1/2 months at the end of a season to do other projects, and everything has to get done in that time.