Whenever you create some sort of disturbance in the air, there's an awakening that happens, an opportunity for a conversation, an opportunity to build bridges, specifically, an opportunity to connect different groups that typically wouldn't connect with one another.

As an actor, my No. 1 focus was to be on the same page with the writer, director, and producers.

Whatever it is that you are doing as an actor, if it frightens you, if you're scared of it, you need to do it.

I'm from Lebanon, and I've been exposed a lot to Syria.

Having faith allows me to try to be the best person I can be.

You can recognize women who are grateful to be a daughter of God by their outward appearance. These women understand their stewardship over their bodies and treat them with dignity.

God is of no importance unless He is of supreme importance.

If you look at everything I do - even in 'Boo!' there's a message, and it's always 'faith, family, forgiveness.' That's the greatest gift that I've been given. I can get a message to the very people I grew up with, the millions who love what I do.