The challenges and how we deal with them: that’s what defines us. Problems don’t define us; it’s our ability to overcome and transform.
You know you’re really famous when there’s rumors about you being gay.
Happiness is like the weather. Sometimes it’s rainy, sometimes it’s sunny, and you gotta just go through and accept what’s there in front of you.
Impossible is possible if you put your mind into it and don’t give up.
He’s an innocent in a lot of ways. He’s a very simple person who really doesn’t have the resources or the strength, ultimately, to handle the situation.
Don’t ever be scared to dream because everything is possible, no matter how bizarre. I was and still am a dreamer and that’s what made me become the person I am today.
Art is really predicated upon the experiences that you’ve had in your life. You only have to share what you’ve consumed.
I’ve always liked Saturn. But I also have some sympathy for Pluto because I heard it’s been downgraded from a planet, and I think it should remain a planet. Once you’ve given something planetary status it’s kind of mean to take it away.
I used to like to break into other people’s houses and sit in their rooms. I found it very comforting to be in someone’s empty house.
I don’t want to be some actor talking about how he wants to be a musician. It’s something I’m really passionate about and I don’t want to be spouting off at the mouth about something before it’s out there and can speak for itself.
I really enjoy learning about other people and I’m really curious about other people.
Music is subjective to everyone’s unique experience.
I just think it’s really important to be yourself and not try to be something you’re not.
I don’t care if someone remembered me. Life is for living and memories for those who we leave behind.
My proudest moment was when I was in high school, some jackass tried to give me a wedgy. I came prepared, I went commando. It tickled.
I’m a vegan. I respect the environment, and I do my best to spread the importance of such an issue.
Professionally, I don’t necessarily have to adhere to a certain dress code. However, I think that comfort is crucial. Otherwise, you won’t be able to have fun and express yourself.
So I started to learn Russian and I was one of those probably way too eager, annoying young actor kids who was trying to change all my lines to Russian, much to the dismay of the director and Nic Cage.
I only did karaoke once in my life. It was with Courtney Love and it was a total disaster. She pulled me on stage in front of 500 people at a wedding. I’d never done karaoke before.
It’s not like I’m hanging out at shopping malls or going to celebrity golf tournaments. I’m so in my own little world. I got my dog, my music, my brother, a couple of friends.