Either you have a sense of humor about [being a former child star], or you're in rehab. There's not a lot of gray area.

Even when I was little and going on auditions, it was clear who was there because they wanted to be there, and who was there because their stage parents were making them be there. There was a major difference.

My wife is the most awesome person in the universe. She's made this experience much less miserable for me, with her compassion, patience and understanding.

If the world were a bar, America would currently be the angry drunk waving around a loaded gun. Yeah, the other people in the bar may be afraid of him, but they sure as hell don't respect him.

I guess I'm up to about 70% of normal, which is a real relief. My doctor gave me clearance to go out in public again, so I've been able to go to the store and help out a little bit around the house.

No matter what I do with my life, or how successful I am, I will always be a socially awkward penguin inside.

Taking a chance and stepping beyond the safety of the world we've always known is the only way to grow.