Donate a portion to reputable children's and animal charities, donate a portion to churches and homeless organizations. (On what he would do if he had to spend a million dollars on someone other than himself) I've been a working actor since age eight. It became my craft and career by high school. I did not go to college, but I'm an avid reader in the ongoing process of educating myself. (On why he never went to college) Movies and TV are both incredibly gratifying. I treat the work the same. Music, specifically songwriting and music production, are very gratifying as well. (On working in all three mediums) Playing a character that develops from within was very attractive to me. In playing this part, it is challenging to find the mind, body and spirit for the role of John Smith. I do watch Star Trek episodes a lot more closely now! (On why he chose the character Johnny Smith, in the Dead Zone) Everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed. (On Tom Green's directorial style with "Freddy Got Fingered"): "Off camera, he's very quiet. He'd often be walking around quietly, twirling his hair while thinking about his next shot. I think the guy's a genius. I think the guy's a social hypnotist. I think he's incredible. He's on to something big-time and it's not just standup comedy. If this doesn't make $100 million, something's wrong. I smell a sequel." "I don't want to go away as an actor." "I grew up in the public eye. I can't hide from that. I always embrace the work I've done before. I wouldn't be where I am now if it wasn't for those movies. I'm always baffled by actors who are like, 'I'm not going to talk about the '80s.' What? You're just forgetting that whole experience? I feel very fortunate to have been able to do those films. It gave me the tools I needed to be where I am."