I connect with people on a daily basis.

My mom is the No. 1 person who has taught me to be courteous towards women, to always be respectful and polite to them, and to always lead with your heart.

My advice to teens is to try and do something that scares you every day because it's the only way you can test how far you can really go.

I love action-adventure-type films - mythical adventures like 'Lord of the Rings' or superhero films like 'Batman.'

I was influenced when I was younger by the cartoon movies that Disney put out, like Cinderella and what not. I watched those movies over and over when I was younger and the music is ingrained into my head. Nowadays, I'm still humming the tunes. It taught me the fundamentals.

Every time you make a movie you have to confront your fears.

Working out is my biggest hobby. It's my Zen hour. I just zone out.