I spent a lot of my youth working outside in the elements, and I kind of revel in defeating tough weather.

When I arrive in Los Angeles in the entertainment community, and I use implements like a shovel and a hammer, our society has distanced itself so far from working with its hands that those incredibly pedestrian skills are perceived as somehow being extraordinary.

I worked a lot in Chicago's theater scene as a fight choreographer. And so I do have a lot of experience in stage combat and also in Kabuki dance and Kabuki theater.

I think that purity creates not only a higher level of artistic vision but a purer work ethic.

I am a saxophone player.

We have such an embarrassment of riches when it comes to choice. Do you want to hike in the Alps? There are 300 pairs of shoes you can order within the next 10 minutes. You have your choice of everything.

A lot of people find themselves in the entertainment business - or perhaps society steers them toward it - because they're beautiful.