When we think of an actor, we think of a tanned, frosted-tipped, model-looking guy. We don't think of a plumber.

I'm a very intermediate sax player, but now that Rob Lowe is on my show, I had to cop to him. Like, 'Dude your ridiculous fake sax playing [in St. Elmo's Fire] inspired me to pick up a horn.'

I learned the word non-conformist in fourth grade and immediately announced that I would grow up to become one.

I have a Kenwood charcoal grill. In our house, if anybody is cooking, it's me. I love making burgers. I love making pork tenderloin. Lamb chops I do on the grill a lot. But you just can't beat brats.

I always drastically changed my look for each role. It's gotten a little tedious in real life, also, because there's no hiding.

I don't know what it is on an elemental level, but a beard in general evokes hedonism. It's a more lush personal grooming style. It's more comfortable and cozy; it's less sharp and angular and businesslike. I feel like a beard is more Hobbit-like, even though Hobbits themselves are clean-shaven.

I've learned through experience that to trouble celebrities with my handshake doesn't do anybody any good.