I don't think you learn as much about yourself when you are moving forwards as when you have fallen backwards. That's when you really learn who you are. And reach for the things that have propelled you forward and made you a better person.

I gotta go home and feed my eels. They're not electric, but I have a plan.

I just know that the one thing that we all have in common is challenges. No one lives a challenge free life.

As an actor, you don't become Meryl Streep by doing the same type of comedy. You get there by being challenged.

Everything happens when it's supposed to.

One thing I've learned is be comfortable in your skin, and more importantly, be comfortable in your shoes.

You know, bigotry isn't relevant to just the South. It never was. But I'm very grateful that I don't know what it's like from experience.