I had older brothers and sisters who were high achievers, and I felt different, misunderstood by my family. That's not my family's fault; it was my perception.

I wanted to leave Eight Is Enough for the Navy.

Hollywood has always been good to me. I've never blamed Hollywood for my problems.

If there's comfort involved, it's probably not for me.

It's easy to be led astray when you're so broken. People take advantage of you.

This is not what I would have chosen. But I have a heart to be obedient.

I didn't become an actor because I wanted to act. Actually, I wanted to become a marine biologist. But most of all, I wanted to be accepted.