"It is a subtle truth that the highest expression of strength is tenderness toward the vulnerable."

"It is a subtle truth that a heart touched by genuine kindness never loses its warmth."

"It is a humble truth that the seeds of triumph are sown in the quiet mornings when no one is watching — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Every sunset is a reminder that the essence of humanity is our ability to connect."

"I didn't really seek attention. I just wanted to play the game well and go home."

"When I was little, I saw the play 'Les Miserables' on Broadway, I thought it was the most amazing thing I have ever seen."

"I'm not comfortable being around too many people. I don't like being out in public too much. I don't like going to bars. I don't like doing celebrity stuff. So most of the characters I play are people who don't always feel comfortable beyond their small circle of friends."

"Experience without theory is blind, but theory without experience is mere intellectual play."