I made a conscious decision to take my life and career in a different direction. I started working on a play, and also, by attending Burning Man for several years, I was incredibly stimulated by the art there. I increasingly wanted to be a part of it, and focused on what I wanted to say as an artist.

I've always been creative, with a huge amount of energy.

I have rock climbed but not in awhile. Love all sports, reading, cooking, some carpentry, gardening.

My feeling is that in the purest form, an actor is a service to the people. It's democratic in its purest form. That's what an actor is. If he or she isn't that, then there is no purpose in doing it. They're like priests.

When I take a role I wonder how I can use it to find out who I really am. I don't think I'm so rare a person.

I want to be in a position where I feel comfortable selling an idea.

I believe in struggle. And I believe that the struggle is beautiful. You have to try it or you will never know what's beyond it.