I always try to get as personal as I can with the characters that I play, which is a reason why I don't play a lot of characters.

I'd like to change the depictions of life, love, and adventure under what's known as the typical, overused backdrop of Hollywood.

My goal in life is to bring to the screen really believable depictions that make you think, "Damn, I have to look within myself."

Wanting an honest opinion about my art from someone whose opinion I respect makes me feel vulnerable. It's a great space to be in.

For me, comedy and drama are all the same thing.

When faced with emotional pain, I become still for hours, sometimes days, doing absolutely nothing. It helps me get to the truest source of my suffering.

Stillness empowers. Being able to detach from all external stimulants - social media, social engagements, TV, alcohol, food, etc. - and face our own silence is an enormous luxury that should not be taken for granted. The most rewarding moments in my life have stemmed from such stillness.