Random Roles? Oh, I saw Virginia Madsen do this the other day! You see? I'm paying attention!

I had to learn American sign language. And I did stuff in it, stuff that was just for me and was fun, that I don't think anyone would ever notice.

I enjoy experiencing life. Being a celebrity can really stand in the way of that.

I'm thinking of how unexpected and yet oddly preordained life can be. Events are upon you in an instant, unforseen and without warning, and often times marked with disappointment and tragedy, but equally often leading to a better understanding of the bittersweet truth of life.

I have other obligations now - the show, my family, my life... though I know that without my sobriety I wouldn't have any of those things.

As an actor, you deal in fantasy, imagination, and concentration. Those are your three weapons. Those are your bullets.

I was not familiar with the book [before filming in The Outsiders] , though. Interestingly, The Outsiders had not reached the point where it is now, where it's required reading in sixth and seventh grades. In my sixth and seventh grade, we did not, but today everyone does.