Being realistic is the most commonly travelled road to mediocrity. What's the point of being realistic? It's unrealistic to walk into a room, flip a switch, and have light come on, but fortunately Edison didn't think so.

And where I excel is ridiculous, sickening, work ethic. You know, while the other guy's sleeping? I'm working.

Life is...the moments that take your breath away.

I refuse to accept anything less than 100% of what I can achieve.

I am inspired beyond my ability to articulate... and now I know what and who I want to be... a soldier for peace.

I don't want to be an icon. I want to be an idea. I want to represent possibilities.

I was trying so hard. I would memorize the entire script, then I'd be lipping everybody's lines while they were talking. When I watch those episodes, it's disgusting. My performances were horrible.