I really don't have favorites; I'm just a fan of movies, period.

Whatever God gave you, you have to work that to your best ability - especially out here in Hollywood, the land of beautiful people.

A lot of kids think they can just go to Hollywood and become an actor or actress. It's not that easy. There are millions of kids who come out here wanting to act. So, you have to have a plan, and you have to stick with that plan, because it's not going to be easy by any means.

Of course, people told me, 'Mikey, you will never be an actor. You don't have the look. You're ugly.'

So it was a thing that my mother always taught me to go for your goals and never give up no matter what they are, and I started believing that later on in life.

The government needs the help of industry. But the reality is companies will balance that against their own commercial interest in a very competitive market.

I'm used to being the big tough guy, the bodyguard type.