Working with Al Pacino was an amazing experience. He's such an amazing guy. He's an incredible performer and actor - and, aside from that, just a generous human being. Votes: 17
Every show you do, you have to do research, and I love to dig into things. I learned about World War II by doing 'Anne Frank.' Votes: 12
Math was always hard for me, but my dad would come up with ways of making it fun. I remember playing 'Number Munchers' on our old Mac... That counts as math class, right? Votes: 11
Next to acting, being in the great outdoors is my biggest passion. Votes: 10
Boxing is really an art form. It might just look like two people beating each other up, but when you look closer, it's actually quite beautiful and interesting. Votes: 10
When I was six, someone in my family gave me a yellow pencil holder that had my name printed on it. I still have it, and when I'm doing table work in rehearsal, I use it to carry my highlighters and other writing utensils. I love it. Votes: 9
During my childhood, I played just about every sport imaginable, which became less feasible at Juilliard... Although I remember our annual dodge-ball game as a highlight. The Juilliard 'Fighting Penguins' are a force to be reckoned with. Votes: 9
Boxing is a lot of preparation and then improvising, so there are parallels to being an actor. Votes: 7
Theatre has been a part of my life since before I can remember - my dad is also an actor and a director and a storyteller who lives and works in the Twin Cities; my mom is a nurse practitioner, but she also grew up doing theatre - so, it has always been a part of my experience. Votes: 5
Theater has been my way of learning about everything. Votes: 5
If I could go back to my first year of acting school, I'd probably say: 'Relax. Stop taking yourself so seriously.' Votes: 4
A dear friend of mine always brings a pineapple instead of flowers when he comes to a show. I love it. Votes: 2
I don't think there should be a hierarchy of what is valid in the arts. Votes: 2
If you think you're in shape, try boxing. You'll discover that you are not. It's the most physically challenging thing I've ever attempted, but I love it and I want to keep up some of the training. Votes: 1