I project a definite innocence. A lot of that is just the way I grew up.

Commercials were too phony for me. I just didn't like selling products I didn't believe in.

When I was in first grade, everyone made fun of my name, of course. I think it's kind of a big name to hold up when you're nine years old. It seemed goofy. I used to tell people I wanted to change the world and they used to think, 'This kid's really weird'.

It's a great feeling to think that I can be a friend to so many people through my movies.

Run to the rescue with love/and peace will follow

I've been wanting to go into music ever since I can remember. I mean even before I became an actor. I just thought it would be a tough field to break into, so I became an actor instead.

Although I can't stop all cruelty to living creatures on the planet, I can be kinder to every living creature in my life.