I've trained myself to illuminate the things in my personality that are likable and to hide and protect the things that are less likeable.

I had to focus and create a character in Bagger Vance, not just do my 'Will Smith' thing and get paid.

Ninety percent of what youre saying isnt coming out of your mouth.

I've never really viewed myself as particularly talented. I've viewed myself as slightly above average in talent. And where I excel is ridiculous, sickening, work ethic. You know, while the other guy's sleeping? I'm working. While the other guy's eatin'? I'm working. While the other guy's making love, I mean, I'm making love, too. But I'm working really hard at it.

As a child, I watched 'Dallas' and that was my vision for my life for as long as I could remember.

When you're talking to a person, it only matters what they are perceiving. You only need them to perceive you as a loving husband. You don't necessarily need to be one. That's always a good road, if you actually are one. But what people are perceiving will dictate what their life is, and ultimately what your interaction is.

The keys to life are running and reading.